Illustrated Potala Palace scene — AI-generated artwork behind this world heritage site's word search puzzle
A free Potala Palace 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: POTALA, LHASA, TIBETAN, HIMALAYAN, PLATEAU, STUPA, CHORTEN, MANDALA, MURAL, THANGKA, GILT, GOLD.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Potala Palace word list, defined
PLATEAU/ˈplætoʊ/ · noun
A flat or elevated area of land, often with steep sides, or a period of little or no change in a particular situation or activity. Related: flat, level, plain, tableland.
STUPA/ˈstuːpə/ · noun
A structure in Buddhism, typically a dome-shaped monument housing a relic or sacred object, often surrounded by a walkway and decorated with sculptures and carvings. In Hinduism, a stupa is a monument marking a sacred site or a place of pilgrimage. Related: monument, mausoleum, shrine, temple.
MANDALA/ˈmændələ/ · noun
A mandala is a symbolic representation of the universe, often depicted as a circular design with intricate patterns and shapes. It is used in various cultures and spiritual traditions for meditation and spiritual growth. Related: symbol, icon, design, pattern.
MURAL/ˈmʊərəl/ · noun
A painting or design on a wall or other large surface, typically in a public place. A large painting or design on a wall or other surface, especially one that is outdoors. Related: painting, design, artwork, fresco.
GILT/ˈɡɪlt/ · noun, verb
A thin layer of gold or a surface covered with gold; to cover or decorate with gold. Related: gold, gild, ornament, adorn.
GOLD/ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.