Illustrated Historic City of Ayutthaya scene — AI-generated artwork behind this world heritage site's word search puzzle
Historic City of Ayutthaya, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: AYUTTHAYA, MAHATHAT, CHAKRAWAT, RATCHABURANA, PRANG, CHEDI, LATERITE, BRICK, TEAK, SANDSTONE, CHAOPHRAYA, LOPBURI.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Historic City of Ayutthaya word list, defined
PRANG/præŋ/ · verb
To crash or collide, especially an aircraft. To cause (something) to crash or collide. Related: crash, collide, smash, crash.
LATERITE/ləˈtɛraɪt/ · noun
A type of soil or rock that is rich in iron and aluminum, formed through the weathering of rocks in tropical regions. Laterite is often used as a source of iron and as a building material. Related: ferricrete, ironstone, terra rossa, lateritic soil.
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.
TEAK/tiːk/ · noun
A tropical hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia, valued for its durable and attractive wood. Teak is often used for furniture and construction. Related: mahogany, walnut, oak, pine.
SANDSTONE/sændstoʊn/ · noun
A type of sedimentary rock formed from sand-sized grains of minerals and rock fragments, often used as a building material. Related: limestone, granite, marble, conglomerate.