Word Search

Play Word Search free online. Find every hidden word in the letter grid.

Words are hidden horizontally, vertically and diagonally. Select the first and last letter of a word to mark it found.

  • Category: Word
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 5 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Word Search

Objective: Find all the listed words.

  1. Look for a word from the list in the grid.
  2. Select its first letter, then its last letter.
  3. A correct selection highlights the word and crosses it off the list.

Scoring

Points for every word found; finding them all wins the board.

Difficulty levels

Harder settings use larger grids and more words.

Tips

  • Scan for uncommon letters first.
  • Check the diagonals once rows and columns are done.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Tab to move between letters, Enter to select
  • P to pause, R to restart

Mouse

  • Click the first letter, then the last letter of a word

Touch

  • Tap the first letter, then the last letter of a word

Word Search achievements

  • Word Spotter – Score 100 points on one board.
  • Puzzle Solved – Find every word on a board.

Frequently asked questions

Is Word Search free to play?

Yes. Word Search is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Word Search?

Find all the listed words. Look for a word from the list in the grid. Select its first letter, then its last letter.

Can I play Word Search on my phone?

Yes. Word Search works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap the first letter, then the last letter of a word.

Does Word Search save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Word Search are saved in your browser automatically.

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