Ear Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
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Hearing is a chain of moving parts. The outer ear, or pinna, funnels sound down the canal to the eardrum, which vibrates. Three tiny bones known as the ossicle group, the hammer, anvil, and stirrup, pass that vibration inward. It reaches the spiral cochlea, where hair cells convert it into signals the auditory nerve carries to the brain. Earwax protects the canal along the way. This word puzzle gathers eleven parts of the ear.
Frequently asked questions
What are the three bones in this ear word search?
The HAMMER, ANVIL, and STIRRUP, named for their shapes. They are the smallest bones in the body and amplify sound on the way in.
What does the cochlea do?
The COCHLEA is a fluid filled spiral lined with hair cells. It turns VIBRATION into nerve signals, sorting them by pitch as it goes.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.
