THE PLAYBOOK · XZJSCM
How to play Word Search
Make Word Search your next activity in the game library. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Words cannot turn corners. Check the rule before repeating the action. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Word Search?
Keep this in mind: Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid.
When I return, 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?
For clarity: Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Word Search?
Keep this in mind: Words cannot turn corners.
While learning, what format does Word Search offer?
Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
When I return, 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.
