Word Search solver
Locate hidden words horizontally, vertically, diagonally and backwards in a letter grid.
Free online · No account needed · Runs in your browser
Results
Enter your puzzle or load an example, then choose Solve puzzle.
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How to use the word search solver
Paste one grid row per line, then enter the target words. Select a result to highlight its path and view its start and end coordinates.
Try an example
In this sample grid, CAT and DOG run across and RAT runs down. BIRD is reported as not found. Select a result to highlight its cells.
Choose “Load example” above to try these inputs, then select “Solve puzzle” to see the results.
What the results mean
Uses straight lines in eight directions on rectangular grids up to 50 × 50. Enter target words from any puzzle; no MindGlyph board is required.
Keep your original puzzle nearby and compare the results with its rules. When several candidates fit, use the information you already know to narrow the next search.
Read the Word Search strategy guide or explore the game in MindGlyph.
Word Search solver questions
How does the word search solver work?
Paste one grid row per line, then enter the target words. Select a result to highlight its path and view its start and end coordinates.
Can you show me an example?
In this sample grid, CAT and DOG run across and RAT runs down. BIRD is reported as not found. Select a result to highlight its cells.
What are this solver’s limits?
Uses straight lines in eight directions on rectangular grids up to 50 × 50. Enter target words from any puzzle; no MindGlyph board is required.
Is it free, and is my puzzle sent to a server?
It is free and requires no account. The search runs in your browser. The tool downloads an English dictionary or compound relationships when needed; your puzzle entries are not uploaded or saved to an account. You can cancel a search or clear your inputs at any time.