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How to Play Word Search

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Understand the basics of Word Search

Bring your attention to one round of Word Search. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.

Practice with a purpose

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.

Your goal

Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.

Work through the instructions

  1. Select the first and last letter of a straight word.
  2. Words can run horizontally, vertically or diagonally, in either direction.
  3. Find all eight targets.
  4. New puzzle shuffles again.

Your inputs

Tap or click endpoints. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.

Follow the example

Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.

Keep this in mind

Words cannot turn corners. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

Helpful answers for players

On this playing page, what is the goal of Word Search?

For clarity: Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid.

When I return, how do I control Word Search?

Here is the relevant explanation: Tap or click endpoints.

While learning, what example helps explain Word Search?

Here is the relevant explanation: Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.

When I return, what should I watch out for in Word Search?

Here is the relevant explanation: Words cannot turn corners.

For this browser game, what format does Word Search offer?

Keep this in mind: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.

Which play mode does Word Search use?

The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

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