Word search

Updated 2026-11-12

How to play

Each puzzle gives you a topic, and your job is to find every word on that topic hidden in the letter grid. The developer says the words are arranged horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and may overlap, so a single letter can belong to more than one word. The game is built as a relaxing brain trainer: you hunt down words you love while your critical thinking gets a workout. There is no timer pressure described, so you can scan the grid at your own pace and let the words reveal themselves.

Controls explained

Use the mouse, or tap with a finger on a touchscreen. Press the first letter of the word, then drag without releasing across all the letters in the order they are spelled. Let go on the last letter. The game highlights the word and counts it as found. The drag has to follow the spelling exactly, so keep the selection on the letters of the word you are tracing.

Tips

  • Say the word to yourself as you drag. Following the spelling letter by letter keeps the selection on track and stops you from drifting onto a neighbouring word.
  • Start with the longest words on the list. They are easier to spot because they need more room, and finding them clears letters that shorter words may share.
  • Check the diagonals when a word seems missing. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and a word you expect to be flat may be tilted.
  • Expect overlaps. Because words may share letters, a letter you have already used in one word can still be part of another, so do not rule out a square just because it looks taken.
  • Work the topic. Knowing the theme narrows the possible words and helps you recognise a half-hidden word before you have traced all of it.

FAQ

How do I select a word? Press the first letter with the mouse or a finger, drag across every letter in spelling order without releasing, and let go on the last letter. The word is then highlighted and counted.

Can words run diagonally? Yes. The developer says words are arranged horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, and they may overlap.

What is the goal of each puzzle? Find all the words on the given topic. The game is a word puzzle designed for relaxing brain training, and it runs free in your browser.

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