THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Rules, controls and help for Word Search
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Word Search. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
Something to practise
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
How your actions work
Tap or click endpoints. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A closer look at one example
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
A mistake to avoid
Words cannot turn corners. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Game-specific help
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Search?
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid.
For this browser game, how do I control Word Search?
For clarity: Tap or click endpoints.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Word Search?
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Word Search?
Words cannot turn corners.
When I return, what format does Word Search offer?
For clarity: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
Before I begin, which play mode does Word Search use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.