Words

Play Word Search
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Find every word in the list, hidden along straight lines in the grid.

Easy–Hard3–6 minNo sign-up

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Ready
Play at your own pace
Difficulty
Words12
Found0
Time00:00
Moves0

Tap or drag from the first letter to the last.

Game introduction

What is Word Search?

Find every word in the list, hidden along straight lines in the grid.

Start with a word that has an unusual first letter.

Category
Words
Difficulty
Easy–Hard
Typical game
3–6 min

How to play

How to play Word Search

  1. Choose the first and last letter of a word in the grid.
  2. Words may run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
  3. Drag across a word to preview the full path, then release to submit it.
  4. Find every word in the list to complete the puzzle.

A little help

Word Search tips

01

Start with a word that has an unusual first letter.

Good to know

Word Search Frequently asked questions

Is Word Search free to play online?

Yes. You can play the full Word Search game free in your browser with no account, subscription or download.

Are the Word Search puzzles different each time?

Yes. Every new game randomly selects words from a large library and builds a fresh grid, so the word list and hiding places keep changing.

Which directions can words use?

Easy boards use horizontal and vertical words. Medium adds diagonals, while Hard can also hide words backwards in all eight straight-line directions.

Can I play Word Search on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The game is designed for touch screens as well as mouse controls, with keyboard controls included where they suit the puzzle.