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.