Word search facts for kids
A word search is a fun puzzle where you look for hidden words. It uses a grid filled with letters. Your goal is to find all the words listed next to the grid.
These puzzles usually have a grid shaped like a rectangle or square. Sometimes, they can even be shaped like an object, such as a plant or an animal! Next to the grid, you will see a list of words you need to find.
The letters of each word are hidden in order within the grid. They can be placed in different directions. You might find them going across (horizontally), up and down (vertically), or even slanted (diagonally). Sometimes, one letter can be part of more than one word. Not every letter in the grid has to be used in a word.
How to Play
To solve a word search, you need to find where each word is hidden. Once you spot a word, you usually circle all its letters. Then, you cross the word off your list. This helps you remember which words you have already found.
A good tip is to look for longer words first. They have more letters, which can make them easier to spot in the grid.
Types of Word Searches
Many word search puzzles have a special theme. This means all the hidden words are related to each other. For example, a puzzle might have a theme of "animals," and all the words would be names of animals.
Sometimes, after you find all the words, the letters you didn't use spell out a secret message. This adds another fun challenge to the puzzle! An example of this kind of puzzle is called Wonderword.
Where to Find Them
Word searches are very popular. You can often find them in newspapers and magazines. These usually print a new puzzle every day. They also show the solution in another part of the paper or in the next issue.
You can also buy books filled with many word search puzzles. If you like playing on screens, you can find them online. Many mobile apps also offer word search games for your phone or tablet.
Images for kids
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Snaking puzzle
See also
In Spanish: Sopa de letras para niños
