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How to Play Word Search

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How to play Word Search

Word Search gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

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

Keep the aim in sight

Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Notice the feedback after each input.

Your goal

Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Step by step

  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.

Controls

Tap or click endpoints. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.

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. Choose a deliberate next step.

Watch out for this

Words cannot turn corners. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Common questions

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

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

On this playing page, how do I control Word Search?

Keep this in mind: Tap or click endpoints.

While learning, what example helps explain Word Search?

Keep this in mind: Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.

On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Search?

Keep this in mind: Words cannot turn corners.

Before I begin, what format does Word Search offer?

The key detail is this: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.

For a quick reminder, 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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