Illustrated Plitvice Lakes scene — AI-generated artwork behind this world heritage site's word search puzzle
A free Plitvice Lakes 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: PLITVICE, TRAVERTINE, KARST, LAKES, WATERFALLS, BOARDWALK, WOODEN, FOREST, BEECH, SPRUCE, PINE, KORANA.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Plitvice Lakes word list, defined
TRAVERTINE/trævərˈtiːn/ · noun
A type of sedimentary rock, often used as a building material, characterized by its distinctive veining and earthy color. It is often used in architecture and design for its natural beauty and durability. Related: limestone, marble, granite, slate.
KARST/kɑːrst/ · noun
A type of landscape formed from soluble rocks, such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum, that are dissolved by acidic water, resulting in unique features like caves, sinkholes, and underground streams. Related: cave system, limestone landscape, doline terrain.
LAKES/leɪks/ · noun
A body of fresh or saltwater surrounded by land, typically smaller than an ocean or sea. A lake is a large body of water that is usually surrounded by land. Related: pond, reservoir, waterbody, bay.
WATERFALLS/ˈwɒtərˌfɔːlz/ · noun
A waterfall is a place where water flows over a steep drop or a series of drops in a river or stream. It can also refer to a device that filters or purifies water. Related: cascades, rapids, torrents, falls.
BOARDWALK/ˈbɔːrdwɔːk/ · noun
A boardwalk is a promenade or walkway, typically made of wooden boards, along a beach or waterfront, often with shops, restaurants, and amusements. Related: promenade, pier, walkway, esplanade.
WOODEN/ˈwʊdən/ · adjective
Made of wood; resembling wood in color or texture. Having a wooden quality, such as stiffness or rigidity. Related: wooden, timbered, lumbering, stiff.
FOREST/ˈfɔːrɛst/ · noun
A large area of land covered with trees and underbrush; a dense thicket of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. A forest is typically dominated by trees and undergrowth. Related: wood, woods, timber, grove.
BEECH/biːtʃ/ · noun
A deciduous tree with smooth grey bark and triangular leaves, native to Europe and Asia. The wood of this tree is valued for furniture-making. Related: ash, elm, oak, maple.
SPRUCE/spruːs/ · noun
A small to medium-sized evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and small cones, native to northern Europe and Asia. A spruce is often used as a Christmas tree. Related: fir, pine, cedar, cypress.
PINE/pɪn/ · noun
A coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and edible seeds, or a wood made from this tree. A tall evergreen tree with long, needle-like leaves and cones that produce seeds. Related: spruce, fir, cedar, cypress.