Samarkand Word Search
Samarkand, 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: SAMARKAND, REGISTAN, GUREAMIR, BIBIKHANYM, SHAHZINDA, ULUGHBEG, MADRASA, MINARET, TILEWORK, GLAZED, MAJOLICA, MOSAIC.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Samarkand word list, defined
- MADRASA /mædˈrɑːsə/ · noun
- A school or college in a Muslim country, especially one that provides free education to students from low-income families. A type of Islamic school or college. Related: school, college, academy, institute.
- MINARET /ˈmɪnərɛt/ · noun
- A tower attached to a mosque, typically having a balcony from which the call to prayer is made. A tall, slender tower, especially one that is part of a building. Related: spire, tower, obelisk, ministry.
- GLAZED /ˈɡleɪzd/ · adjective
- Coated or covered with a layer of glass or a shiny substance, or having a glassy appearance. Having a sweet, syrupy, or sticky quality, as of a sauce or a glaze. Related: coated, covered, glassy, syrupy.
- MAJOLICA /məˈdʒɒlɪkə/ · noun
- A type of pottery made from earthenware and decorated with bright colors, often used for tableware and decorative items. It is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. Related: pottery, ceramics, earthenware, tableware.
- MOSAIC /məˈsæɪɪk/ · noun, verb
- A picture or design made from small, usually colored, squares of material, such as tiles or glass. To decorate or create something by arranging small pieces of material in a pattern. Related: mosaicism, tessellation, pattern, design.
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