How to Play Word Search
Find all the hidden words in the letter grid. Words can run in any of 8 directions — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
Try it now — Easy 10x10 →The Rules
- Find all words from the word list hidden in the letter grid
- Words may run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and either forward or backward
- Each word is listed in the word bank — check it off when found
- Letters may be shared between different words
Available in 3 sizes (10x10, 15x15, 20x20) and 3 difficulty levels (easy, normal, hard).
See It in Action
Click the first and last letter of a hidden word — words hide in all 8 directions
How to Play
- Pick a word from the list and scan the grid for its first letter
- Once you find a candidate first letter, check all 8 directions for the rest of the word
- Highlight found words (click or tap the start and end letters) and cross them off the list
- Tackle shorter, uncommon words last — familiar short words often appear accidentally
Pro Tips
Uncommon letters (Q, Z, X) narrow down where a word can start — search for those letters first
Longer words are often easier to spot because they form a distinctive line across the grid
Scan systematically row by row if you're stuck — look for the start of any word on the list in each row
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Word Search?
Look for the listed words hidden in the letter grid. Words may run forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally. Click and drag (or tap start and end) to highlight a found word.
Choose Your Challenge
Start with easy to learn the rules, then progress to harder difficulties.