How to Play Word Search

Word Search is about pattern recognition. Find each listed word by tracing connected letters in one straight line.

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The Goal

Find every word in the list. A word is complete when the traced letters match it exactly.

Selecting Words

  • Drag directly across letters like you are using a highlighter.
  • Start on one end of the word and release on the other end.
  • If the trace matches a word, the letters stay highlighted.

Board Example

Trace one straight line
Find these words4 more to find
CLOUDFloats in the sky
STARA bright object
CODEA hidden horizontal word
FIREA diagonal example
RIVERMoving water
BOOKSomething to read
The selected word can start at either end, but the path must stay in one straight direction.

Directions

  • Words may run left to right or right to left.
  • Words may run up, down, or diagonally.
  • Each trace must be one straight line.

Zoom and Pan

  • The board auto-fits to the available play area when the puzzle loads.
  • Use the mouse wheel or trackpad to zoom around the pointer.
  • Use pinch gestures on touch screens to zoom and reposition the board.

Ready to play? Start a Word Search puzzle.