What is Word search?
Word search is a free puzzle game with relax, wordsearch and crossword elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. A beautiful word puzzle game with challenging yet addictive features for hunting down the words you love!
How to play Word search
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Word search loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Click with the mouse or tap the first letter of the word.
- Without releasing, drag across all the letters of the word, following its spelling.
- Release your finger or the mouse button on the last letter of the word â the word will be highlighted and counted.
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle |
|---|---|
| Tags | relax, wordsearch, crossword |
| Controls | Mouse, Touch (tap or swipe) |
| Screen | Landscape (800 Ã 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
A beautiful word puzzle game with challenging yet addictive features for hunting down the words you love! Train your brain in a fun and relaxing way and take your critical thinking skills and IQ to the next level. Find all the words on a given topic. Words are arranged horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and may overlap.
Word search: frequently asked questions
Is Word search free to play?
Yes. Word search is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Word search?
The developer's instructions for Word search say: "Click with the mouse or tap the first letter of the word. Without releasing, drag across all the letters of the word, following its spelling. Release your finger or the mouse button on the last letter of the word â the word will be highlighted and counted."
Can I play Word search on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Word search supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to Word search?
If you like Word search, try WordMix, Word Connect Puzzle and Word Cross. They are puzzle games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Puzzle category on Gameziko.
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Good to know
Word search is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.