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Word Search

Every theme hides its words in a square of letters: across, down, diagonally and, on harder levels, backwards. Trace a word from its first letter to its last to cross it off. Find them all to clear the grid.

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  1. Each word on the list is hidden once in the grid, in a straight line.
  2. Words run across, down or diagonally; hard and expert levels also hide them backwards.
  3. Select a word from its first letter to its last (either end first).
  4. Found words are marked on the grid and struck out on the list.
  5. Find every word to solve the puzzle.

  1. Trace a word. Press on the first letter of a word and drag to its last letter. A straight line marks your selection.
  2. Every direction counts. Words run across, down and diagonally; on harder levels some read backwards. Tapping the two ends works too.

  • Drag across a word, or tap its first and its last letter
  • Arrow keys move, Enter or Space marks the start and then the end, Esc cancels
  • H for a hint

Easy grids are 8 by 8 with words across and down. Medium adds diagonals on a 10 by 10 grid, hard adds backwards words on 12 by 12, and expert hides 12 words in every direction on 14 by 14. Each word appears exactly once.

Is Word Search free to play?
Yes. Word Search is free in the browser with no account needed, no download and no ads. Your progress is saved on your device.
How do you play Word Search?
Each word on the list is hidden once in the grid, in a straight line. Words run across, down or diagonally; hard and expert levels also hide them backwards. Select a word from its first letter to its last (either end first). Found words are marked on the grid and struck out on the list. Find every word to solve the puzzle.
How do the levels and difficulty work in Word Search?
Easy grids are 8 by 8 with words across and down. Medium adds diagonals on a 10 by 10 grid, hard adds backwards words on 12 by 12, and expert hides 12 words in every direction on 14 by 14. Each word appears exactly once.
Can I play Word Search on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Word Search works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is there a daily Word Search puzzle?
Yes. Every day there is a new daily puzzle, the same for every player, alongside unlimited numbered levels.

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