Illustrated Complex of Hue Monuments scene — AI-generated artwork behind this world heritage site's word search puzzle
A free Complex of Hue Monuments word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: CITADEL, IMPERIAL, FORBIDDEN, FORTRESS, MINHMANG, TUDUC, KHAIDINH, THIENMU, HUONG, BRICK, STONE, BRONZE.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Complex of Hue Monuments word list, defined
CITADEL/sɪˈtɛdl/ · noun
A fortress or fortified building, typically of great strength and height, especially one that is used as a last line of defense. A strong and secure position or stronghold. Related: fortress, stronghold, bastion, redoubt.
IMPERIAL/ɪmˈpɪərəl/ · adjective
Relating to or characteristic of an empire or emperor; having supreme power or authority. Related: regal, majestic, monarchic, sovereign.
FORBIDDEN/fɔːrˈbɪdən/ · adjective
Not allowed or permitted; prohibited by law, rule, or custom. Forbidden fruit is often used to describe something that is tempting but not allowed. Related: prohibited, taboo, forbidden, interdicted.
FORTRESS/ˈfɔːrtres/ · noun
A strong building or structure, typically one that is used for defense or as a place of refuge, especially a medieval castle or a fortified military base. Related: stronghold, citadel, bastion, fort.
BRICK/brɪk/ · noun, verb
A small, rectangular block of clay, sand, or other material, used in building and construction. To hit or throw something with a forceful, sharp motion, often with the palm of the hand. Related: block, stone, clay, tile.
STONE/stɒn/ · noun, verb
A hard, solid, and often smooth rock or mineral substance; a small rock or pebble. To hit or throw something at someone or something with force. Related: rock, pebble, boulder, granite.
BRONZE/brɒnz/ · noun, verb
A hard, yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin, used for making statues, coins, and other objects. To coat or cover something with a thin layer of bronze. Related: copper, brass, gold, silver.