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A practical guide to Word Search
Start Word Search by looking at the playing area and its controls. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
A focus for your next round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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.
The controls to know
Tap or click endpoints. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
An example before you play
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Words cannot turn corners. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
A few questions answered
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Search?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Word Search?
Keep this in mind: Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Search?
Keep this in mind: Words cannot turn corners.
While reading the Guide, what format does Word Search offer?
The key detail is this: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
On this playing page, 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.