How to play Word Search
Hidden in the grid are all the words listed beside it. They run in straight lines — across, down and, on harder levels, diagonally and even backwards.
- Drag from the first letter of a word to the last (mouse or finger). Your selection snaps to straight lines.
- Prefer tapping? Tap the first letter, then tap the last letter.
- Found words are circled with a coloured capsule and crossed off the list.
Options
Choose from more than 25 themes (animals, food, space, sports, countries and many more) or Random theme. Grid sizes are 10×10, 12×12 and 15×15. Easy hides words only left-to-right and top-to-bottom; Medium adds diagonals; Hard uses all eight directions, including backwards.
The timer starts with your first selection. Your best time for each size and difficulty is saved. Use Hint to flash the first letter of a word you can't find.
About this word search
Find hidden words in themed letter grids — animals, food, countries and more. Play Word Search free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: word search puzzles, themed word search.
Word Search FAQ
Is Word Search free to play?
Yes. Word Search is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Word Search offline?
Yes. Once you have opened GamesVora while online, Word Search is saved on your device and you can keep playing without an internet connection.
Does Word Search work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Word Search works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
What other games are like Word Search?
If you enjoy Word Search, try the other games in our Word Games collection — they are all free and work offline too.
