Illustrated Thobe scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
Play a Thobe word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: COTTON, LINEN, WOOL, SILK, TWILL, SATEEN, PLAINWEAVE, EMBROIDERY, COLLAR, SLEEVE, CUFF, HEMLINE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Thobe word list, defined
COTTON/ˈkɒtn̩/ · noun
A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows around the seeds of a cotton plant, used to make clothing and other textiles. Related: linen, silk, wool, flax.
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.
SILK/sɪlk/ · noun
A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
TWILL/tʌwl/ · noun
A type of textile fabric with a diagonal ribbing, produced by a specific weaving technique. A twill fabric has a diagonal pattern of interlacing warp and weft yarns. Related: twill fabric, diagonal weave, ribbed fabric, herringbone fabric.
SATEEN/ˈseɪtiːn/ · noun
A type of woven fabric with a smooth, lustrous surface, often used for bedding and clothing. It is characterized by a soft, silky texture and a subtle sheen. Related: satin, velvet, calico, twill.
EMBROIDERY/ˈɛmbroʊdəri/ · noun
The art or occupation of decorating or ornamenting fabrics, leather, or other materials with needle and thread, typically using patterns or designs. Related: needlework, satin stitch, cross-stitch, tapestries.
COLLAR/kɒlər/ · noun
A part of a garment that fits around the neck, typically made of a stiff or rigid material. A device or structure that encircles or supports something, such as a neck or a pipe. Related: neckband, neckpiece, choker, lapel.
SLEEVE/ˈslɪv/ · noun, verb
A part of a garment that covers the arm, typically extending from the shoulder to the wrist. To remove or insert something, such as a document, from a container. Related: armhole, cuff, lapel, pocket.
CUFF/kʌf/ · noun, verb
A sleeve or part of a sleeve that can be turned back, or a blow or hit on the arm. To decorate or embellish with a band or strip of material. Related: band, strip, sleeve, fold.
HEMLINE/hɛmˈlaɪn/ · noun
The line at the bottom of a garment, especially a skirt or dress, where the hem is sewn. The lowest point of a garment's hem. Related: hem, seam, edge, border.