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/ˈsɪtədəl/ · noun
A citadel is a fortress, typically one commanding a city and usually situated in an elevated position, designed to protect or dominate it. It can also be used figuratively to mean a stronghold of some principle, belief, or institution. Related: fortress, stronghold, fort, bastion.
IMPERIAL/ɪmˈpɪərəl/ · adjective
Relating to or characteristic of an empire or emperor; having supreme power or authority. Related: regal, majestic, monarchic, sovereign.
FORBIDDEN/fərˈbɪdən/ · adjective
Not allowed, permitted, or authorized; banned by an authority, rule, or law. It also describes something socially or morally proscribed. Related: prohibited, banned, outlawed, taboo.
FORTRESS/ˈfɔːrtrəs/ · noun
A large, strongly built fortification, typically a castle or military stronghold, designed to defend against attack. Related: stronghold, fort, citadel, bastion.
BRICK/brɪk/ · noun
A small rectangular block of baked clay (or, less commonly, of other material such as concrete or sand-lime) used in building; also used figuratively to mean a reliable, helpful person. Related: block, masonry unit, adobe, clinker.
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, adjective
A reddish-brown alloy of copper, usually with tin, used historically and today for sculpture, tools, and ornaments; also a similar reddish-brown colour. Related: copper alloy, statuary metal, tan, russet.