Illustrated Hoi An Ancient Town scene — AI-generated artwork behind this world heritage site's word search puzzle
Hoi An Ancient Town, 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: SHOPHOUSE, JAPANESEBRIDGE, LANTERN, THUBON, CUADAI, CERAMICS, SILK, RATTAN, BAMBOO, BRICK, TILE, MORTAR.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Hoi An Ancient Town word list, defined
LANTERN/ˈlæntərn/ · noun
A container with a light source inside, typically made of paper, metal, or plastic, and often used for decoration or as a source of light in the dark. Related: candle, lamp, light, torch.
CERAMICS/ˈsɛrəmɪks/ · noun
The art or craft of making objects from clay and other materials by shaping and firing them at high temperatures. Related: pottery, porcelain, earthenware, stoneware.
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.
RATTAN/rætən/ · noun
A type of climbing palm tree, the stems of which are used to make furniture and other objects. A material made from the stems of rattan palms, used for making furniture and other objects. Related: wicker, bamboo, reeds, canes.
BAMBOO/ˈbeɪmoʊ/ · noun
A tall perennial grass native to Asia, with hollow, jointed stems and a woody base, used for food, shelter, and other purposes. Related: reed, grass, cane, sorghum.
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.
TILE/tʌɪl/ · noun, verb
A flat, usually square or rectangular piece of material, such as ceramic, stone, or glass, used for covering or facing walls, floors, and roofs. To cover or face with tiles. Related: slab, brick, panel, plank.
MORTAR/mɔːrˈtər/ · noun
A container for mixing and applying building materials, typically made of stone or brick, or a device used to crush or grind something, especially grains or minerals. In chemistry, a mixture of a solid and a liquid. Related: cement, concrete, grout, adhesive.