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Find your footing in Word Search
Start Word Search by looking at the playing area and its controls. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
A small practice goal
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Select the first and last letter of a straight word.
- Words can run horizontally, vertically or diagonally, in either direction.
- Find all eight targets.
- New puzzle shuffles again.
Keyboard and screen controls
Tap or click endpoints. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Learn from a sample situation
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
One detail worth checking
Words cannot turn corners. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions about this game
For my first round, what is the goal of Word Search?
Keep this in mind: Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid.
When I return, how do I control Word Search?
Tap or click endpoints.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Word Search?
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Word Search?
The key detail is this: Words cannot turn corners.
Before I begin, what format does Word Search offer?
For clarity: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Word Search use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
As a new player, where should I start with Word Search?
Keep this in mind: Select the first and last letter of a straight word.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Word Search?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Word Search again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Word Search?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.