Illustrated Sulu scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
A free Sulu word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: SULU, TAPA, MASI, KINI, SEVUSEVU, MEKE, KAVA, TANOA, BULA, CAGI, MOTU, KASA.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Sulu word list, defined
SULU/sʊlu/ · noun
A sulu is a type of traditional garment worn in Southeast Asia, typically consisting of a long piece of fabric wrapped around the waist and over the shoulder. It is often worn as a symbol of cultural identity and heritage. Related: sarong, kain, kebaya.
TAPA/tæpə/ · noun
A small plate of food, typically served as a snack or appetizer, especially in Spanish cuisine. A type of bark or cloth used in traditional Pacific Islander art. Related: snack, appetizer, small plate, dish.
KAVA/kɑːvə/ · noun
A plant of the pepper family, native to the Pacific Islands, whose roots are used to make a mildly intoxicating beverage. Related: pepper plant, kava pepper, Piper methysticum.
MOTU/ˈmoʊtuː/ · noun
A motu is a small island or a rocky outcrop in the sea, often found in Polynesian and New Zealand contexts. These landforms can be formed by volcanic activity or erosion. Related: islet, rock, reef, outcrop.