word search solver
Word Search Solver
Enter your letters and find words that match your length, pattern, and letter filters. Use the controls below and get usable answers without leaving the page.
Use ? for wildcards Not sure what to enter? Use the Sample button to load a realistic puzzle.
Enter letters or a pattern, or click Sample to see how this tool narrows a real puzzle.
Stuck on a word search? Paste your letter grid and the words you need to find, and we'll highlight every hidden path for you.
Enter Your Grid and Words
Type or paste the grid as a block of letters (rows separated by newlines or spaces). Then list the words you're looking for, one per line. Select which directions to search: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and whether words can be written backwards.
See Every Hidden Path Highlighted
Once you click "Solve," the tool scans the grid in all chosen directions. Each found word is displayed with its starting cell and direction. You can click on any word to see its path highlighted on the grid. The solved grid can be printed or shared as an image.
Example: 4x4 Grid
```
A B C D
E F G H
I J K L
M N O P
```
Words: "ABC", "EFG", "MNO"
Results: ABC at (0,0) right, EFG at (1,0) right, MNO at (3,0) right.
Word search example
Use the word list as a candidate source, then check the grid manually for direction and adjacency. A candidate word is useful only if it can actually be traced in the puzzle.
Choose the right word tool
Use this page when you have letters or constraints and need to narrow possible words quickly. If the constraint changes, switch tools: pattern pages for fixed blanks, Wordle pages for colored clues, crossword pages for crossings, and anagram pages when every letter must be used.
Common Questions
How do I solve a word search?
Enter the grid and word list, then click solve. The tool finds all words in the grid.
Can words go diagonally or backwards?
Yes. You can enable diagonal and backward searches in the options.
How do I enter a word search grid?
Paste the grid as a continuous block of letters, with rows separated by newlines or spaces.
Can I find multiple words at once?
Yes. List all the words you need to find, and the tool will locate them simultaneously.
How do I highlight the hidden word path?
After solving, click on any found word to see its path highlighted on the grid.
Before you use the word list
Before you use a result, check the constraint that matters most for your puzzle: exact length, required letters, excluded letters, or whether every tile must be used. Tighten only one filter at a time so you can see which rule removed the right candidates.