THE PLAYBOOK · ZZFYYD
Learn your way around Word Search
Open Word Search, check the instructions and begin a round. Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
A focus for your next round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
The purpose of your moves
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Tap or click endpoints. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Follow the example
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Notice the change in the playing area.
A mistake to avoid
Words cannot turn corners. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Read these answers for extra help
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Word Search?
Find every listed word in a 10×10 grid.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Word Search?
For clarity: Tap or click endpoints.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Word Search?
Selecting the endpoints in reverse order also finds the same word.
What should I watch out for in Word Search?
Words cannot turn corners.
For a quick reminder, what format does Word Search offer?
The key detail is this: Each board contains eight target words from the included English word list.
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.
