Illustrated Tautastarps scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
A free Tautastarps 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: SHIRT, BLOUSE, SKIRT, JACKET, COAT, APRON, BELT, HEADSCARF, GLOVES, BOOTS, LINEN, WOOL.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Tautastarps word list, defined
SHIRT/ʃɜːrt/ · noun
A garment for the upper body, typically having sleeves and an open front, worn by men, women, and children. Related: tunic, jacket, vest, smock.
BLOUSE/bluːz/ · noun
A woman's garment, typically a loose-fitting shirt with a collar and sleeves, often worn for casual or business wear. Related: shirt, tunic, camisole, chemise.
SKIRT/skɜːrt/ · noun
A piece of fabric worn around the waist, typically by women, to cover the legs. A skirt can be short or long, and may be worn for formal or informal occasions. Related: dress, kilt, pleated, pleat.
JACKET/dʒækɪt/ · noun
A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, typically made of fabric and fastened at the front with buttons or a zip. A jacket can be a casual or formal item of clothing, depending on the style and material used. Related: coat, jumper, windbreaker, blazer.
COAT/kɔt/ · noun, verb
A garment worn to keep warm, typically covering the upper part of the body. To cover or protect something with a layer of material. Related: jacket, cloak, cape, overcoat.
APRON/æprɒn/ · noun
A piece of fabric worn over the front of the body to protect clothing from stains when cooking or working with messy substances. Related: pinafore, overall, smock, vest.
BELT/bɛlt/ · noun, verb
A strip of flexible material, typically leather or synthetic, worn around the waist to hold up trousers or other clothing. To fasten or secure something with a belt. Related: strap, girdle, sash, band.
HEADSCARF/hɛdˈskɑrf/ · noun
A piece of fabric worn around the head or neck, typically by women, for warmth, modesty, or as a fashion accessory. Related: scarf, bandana, kerchief, shawl.
GLOVES/ˈɡlɒvz/ · noun
A covering for the hand, typically consisting of a separate sheath for each finger and often worn to protect or to provide grip. Gloves are also used for sports, such as boxing or golf. Related: mittens, handwear, gantlets, gauntlets.
BOOTS/bʊts/ · noun
A type of footwear that covers the foot and lower leg, typically made of leather or rubber, and often having a sole and a heel. Related: shoes, footwear, hiking boots, wellies.
LINEN/ˈlɪnɛn/ · noun
Linen is a type of textile made from flax plants, known for its breathability, durability, and natural cooling properties. It is often used to make clothing, bedding, and tablecloths. Related: cotton, linen fabric, flax, canvas.
WOOL/wʊl/ · noun
A soft, thick, and fibrous natural or synthetic textile fiber, or a fabric made from such fibers. Related: fleece, yarn, thread, fiber.