wordsearches

Hidden word puzzles

Wordsearches are puzzles where words are hidden in a grid of letters, running horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

The solver hunts for words from a provided list, circling or crossing them out when found.

Also spelled as two words: word searches.

puzzle

grid

Framework of intersecting lines

circle · solve · diagonal · horizontal · vertical · highlight · reveal · pencil · printable · themed

pattern

grid

Framework of intersecting lines

  • rowsSide-by-side sequences
  • columnsUpright structural shafts
  • matrixOrdered numerical arrangement

arrangement · configuration · layout · structure · letters · diagonal · intersecting · spacing · density · symmetry

leisure

pastime

Recreational pursuit

recreation · enjoyment · amusement · distraction · play · weekend · holiday · quiet · unwind · downtime

education

vocabulary

One's word collection

classroom · worksheet · homework · students · tutoring · ESL · reinforcement · retention

Opposites
puzzle solving direction

wordsearchescrosswords

Clued letter grids

cryptic crosswords · anagrams · Scrabble · hangman · Sudoku

cognitive demand type

wordsearchescryptic crosswords

Puzzles using wordplay-laden hints

crosswords · trivia quizzes · logic puzzles · Sudoku · riddles

Family

wordsearch

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G