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How to play Word Search
Start Word Search by looking at the playing area and its controls. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- Select the first and last letter of a straight word.
- Words can run horizontally, vertically or diagonally, in either direction.
- Find all eight targets.
- New puzzle shuffles again.
Controls
Tap or click endpoints. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful 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. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Words cannot turn corners. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Word Search?
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid.
Before I begin, how do I control Word Search?
For clarity: Tap or click endpoints.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Word Search?
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Search?
The key detail is this: Words cannot turn corners.
While learning, what format does Word Search offer?
For clarity: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Word Search use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
