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How to play Word Search

Finding Words

Word Search is a classic puzzle game where you find hidden words in a grid of letters. When you spot a word, drag across to select it. If you guess it correctly, the word will be circled and crossed out from the list.

How to play Word Search example

Word Directions

Words can appear in multiple directions:

  • Forward: Left to right (→)
  • Backward: Right to left (←)
  • Down: Top to bottom (↓)
  • Up: Bottom to top (↑)
  • Diagonal: Any diagonal direction (↘ ↙ ↗ ↖)

Important Tips

Watch for overlapping words: Small words may also be part of a bigger word. For example, CRAFT might be part of SPACECRAFT. If you cannot select a word, check if it's not part of a larger one.

Scroll through the word list: Make sure to scroll down in the list of words to ensure you find and cross off all of them. Don't miss any!

Navigation

View the word list: Click the list icon in the top right corner to see all the words you need to find.

Browse other boards: Click the browse icon to explore and play other Word Search puzzles.

Earning Credits

When you complete a Word Search puzzle, you'll earn credits based on the grid size and how quickly you solve it. The bigger the grid and the faster you complete it, the more credits you earn! Here's the breakdown:

Grid SizeTimeCredits Earned
Large (>20 cols)≤10 minutes15 credits
Large (>20 cols)≤20 minutes10 credits
Large (>20 cols)>20 minutes5 credits
Small (≤20 cols)≤10 minutes10 credits
Small (≤20 cols)≤20 minutes5 credits
Small (≤20 cols)>20 minutes2 credits
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