Free word search puzzle for kids
Find Every Hidden Word in the Grid
Word Find hides a list of words inside a grid of letters. Words run across, down, diagonally, and backwards, so kids scan the whole board, spot the pattern, and drag across the letters to lock each word in before the timer runs down.
How to play
- Read the word list beside the puzzle so you know what you are hunting for.
- Scan the grid for the first letter of a word, then look in every direction from it.
- Press and drag across the letters to select a word from its first letter to its last.
- Release when the whole word is highlighted — correct words stay marked and cross off the list.
- Find every word before the timer runs out to finish the puzzle and earn the Word Hunter badge.
What kids practice
- Spelling and letter recognition while matching words letter by letter
- Visual scanning and pattern recognition across a busy grid
- Vocabulary from themed word lists such as animals, colors, and states
- Focus and persistence working against a timer
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Word Find free to play?
- Yes. Word Find is free on Prongo with no download, no sign-up, and no account needed.
- Can kids play Word Find on a phone or tablet?
- Yes. The grid resizes for touch screens, and words are selected by pressing and dragging across the letters.
- Which directions can the hidden words run?
- Words run horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, and they can also read backwards, so it is worth scanning in every direction.
- What age is Word Find for?
- It suits roughly ages 6 to 12. Younger readers build letter recognition, and older kids practise longer words and faster scanning.