Suzhou Word Search

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Printable Suzhou word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including HUMBLE, LINGERING, TIGERHILL, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Printable Suzhou word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including HUMBLE, LINGERING, TIGERHILL, plus 4 hidden bonus words

This Suzhou word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: HUMBLE, LINGERING, TIGERHILL, PANMEN, SHANTANG, CANAL, TAIHU, GUSU, MUSEUM, PAGODA, PAVILION, SILK.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Suzhou word list, defined

HUMBLE /ˈhʌmbəl/ · adjective
Having or showing a modest or lowly opinion of one's own importance; unassuming. Showing a willingness to learn from others and be corrected. Related: modest, unassuming, moderate, meek.
LINGERING /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/ · verb, adjective
Lasting or remaining for a short time after something has finished; continuing to exist or be felt in a faint or slight way. Remaining in a place or situation for a short time after something has finished. Related: remaining, lasting, continuing, persistent.
CANAL /kəˈnæl/ · noun
An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships, or to convey water for irrigation; also, in anatomy, a tubular passage in the body. Related: waterway, channel, aqueduct, conduit.
MUSEUM /ˈmjuːziəm/ · noun
A building where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. Related: gallery, collection, exhibition, institution.
PAGODA /pəˈɡoʊdə/ · noun
A pagoda is a type of tower-like structure, typically found in East and Southeast Asian cultures, used for Buddhist or Hindu worship and often decorated with intricate carvings and ornaments. It can also refer to a similar structure used as a temple or shrine. Related: temple, shrine, tower, monument.
PAVILION /ˈpævɪlɪən/ · noun
A building or structure, typically with a roof, used for recreation, entertainment, or display, especially in a park or garden. A structure, such as a tent or a marquee, used for temporary purposes. Related: marquee, tent, canopy, gazebo.
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.

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