Word Search
Find hidden words in the letter grid — horizontally, vertically and diagonally!
Choose a category
Difficulty
How to use
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Choose a category and difficulty, then hit Start.
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Click and drag (or touch and swipe) to select hidden words in the grid.
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Find all words as fast as you can — horizontally, vertically or diagonally!
Free Word Search Puzzle Online — Find Hidden Words in the Grid
Play free Word Search puzzles online. Find hidden words in the letter grid — horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. Multiple difficulty levels. No signup required.
Skycally's Word Search gives you a grid of letters with hidden words running in every direction — horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and even backwards. Click or tap the first letter of a word, drag to the last letter, and release to mark it found. Words are highlighted in a distinct color when correctly identified. Find all the words to complete the puzzle.
Three difficulty levels are available: Easy (smaller grid, fewer words, horizontal and vertical only), Medium (larger grid, more words, including diagonals), and Hard (large grid, many words, all directions including reverse). Each new game generates a fresh puzzle with a different word set, so there's always a new challenge.
Word Search is one of the most popular word games worldwide — it appears in newspapers, puzzle books, educational materials, and classrooms everywhere. It exercises pattern recognition, letter scanning, and vocabulary in a low-pressure, relaxing format that works for all ages.
All puzzles run entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, and no account is required. Works on desktop with mouse drag and on mobile with touch drag. The word list is displayed beside the grid so you always know what to look for.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I mark a word?
Click or tap the first letter of a word, hold and drag to the last letter, then release. The word highlights automatically if it matches one in the list.
What directions can words run?
On Easy: horizontal and vertical only. On Medium and Hard: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and reverse in all directions.
How many words are in each puzzle?
Word count varies by difficulty: Easy has fewer words in a small grid, Hard has many words in a large grid. The exact count is shown in the word list.
Can I generate a new puzzle?
Yes. Click New Game to generate a fresh puzzle with a different word set and layout at any time.
Are words in the list checked off when found?
Yes. Each word in the side list gets a strikethrough and color highlight when you find it in the grid.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes. Use touch drag to select words — touch and hold the first letter, drag to the last, and release.
Is there a timer?
No timer — Word Search is designed as a relaxing, pressure-free experience. Take as long as you need.
Are the puzzles randomly generated?
Yes. Each new game creates a unique grid with a fresh word placement, so no two games are the same.
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