THE PLAYBOOK · ZYCGLH
How to play Word Search
Choose a round of Word Search and settle into its rules. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
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. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Search?
Keep this in mind: Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Word Search?
The key detail is this: Tap or click endpoints.
For my first round, what example helps explain Word Search?
Here is the relevant explanation: Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.
While learning, 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?
For clarity: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
When I return, which play mode does Word Search use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.