Complete guide to playing Word Search — rules, controls, tips, and strategies.
Word Search puzzles were invented by Norman E. Gibat and first published in the Selenby Digest in 1968. They quickly became one of the most popular word puzzles worldwide, appearing in newspapers, puzzle books, and educational materials. Players scan a grid of letters to find hidden words placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Scan the letter grid to find the words listed on the side. Words can run left-to-right, right-to-left, top-to-bottom, bottom-to-top, or diagonally. Click on the first letter and drag to the last letter to highlight a word. Found words are crossed off the list. Find all words to complete the puzzle!
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Build words using the 7 letters. Every word must use the center letter!
Guess the word in 6 tries with 4-7 letter options. Green means correct position, yellow means wrong position.
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