Word Search – Find 5 Hidden Words in an 8×8 Grid
Scan an 8×8 letter grid for five listed words and drag straight through each answer horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
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Word Search
About Word Search
Word Search creates a fresh 8×8 board from five randomly selected short words. The generator can place words in several directions and allows letter-compatible overlaps, then fills every unused cell with a random capital letter.
Selection is symmetric: after you drag a straight line, the game checks both the selected sequence and its reverse against the target list.
How to Play Word Search
1Read the five target words above the grid.
2Press on the first letter and drag in a straight horizontal, vertical or diagonal line.
3Release after the final letter; a correct target stays highlighted and its word label is crossed out.
4Find all five words to finish the puzzle.
Word Search Rules
- The grid is 8×8.
- Each game contains five hidden words.
- Selections must stay horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
- A word can be selected forward or backward.
Word Search Progress
| Action | Rule | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Grid | 8×8 letters | — |
| Hidden words | 5 per game | — |
| Completion | Find all 5 | — |
Word Search Game Mechanics
Objective
Find five hidden words inside an 8×8 letter grid by dragging a straight line through each word.
Round End
The puzzle is complete when all five target words have been found.
- Five target words are randomly chosen from a pool of twenty short English words.
- Words can be placed right, left, down, up or diagonally down-right, and compatible words may share cells when letters match.
- The selection checker accepts either the dragged letter sequence or its reverse, so you can drag across a placed word in either direction.
- Found words are tracked only for the current puzzle; there is no timer, score or saved best result.
Tips & Strategies
- Search first for uncommon letter combinations rather than common single letters.
- Check row and column edges for the first or last letter of longer target words.
- Because reverse selection is allowed, test both directions when you find a promising line.
Game Info
| Game Name | Word Search |
| Category | Puzzle |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Platform | Web Browser |
| Price | Free |
| Players | 1 Player |
| Controls | Mouse / Touch |
| Last Updated | 2026-08-07 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Word Search grid?
The puzzle uses an 8×8 letter grid.
How many words are hidden?
Five target words are randomly selected from a built-in pool of twenty.
Can I select words backward?
Yes. The checker accepts both the dragged sequence and its reverse.
Is there a timer or score?
No. The current game only tracks how many of the five target words you have found.
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