Sharpen your English spelling and word recognition with this free online word search. Hidden vocabulary words are tucked into a letter grid — find them all to finish. Words are graded by CEFR level (Pre-A1 to B1), so it suits beginner and elementary ESL learners of any age.
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Word Search is a free online English vocabulary game where you hunt for hidden words inside a grid of letters. It’s one of the simplest ways to build spelling and word-recognition skills, and because every word is drawn from real graded vocabulary, you’re learning useful English while you play.
Step by step
Look at the word list beside (or above) the grid — these are the words you need to find.
Scan the grid for the first letter of a word, then check whether the rest follows in a straight line — across, down, or diagonally.
Click and drag from the first letter to the last to select the whole word.
Correct words are highlighted and crossed off your list.
Find every word to complete the puzzle. You earn one point for each word you find.
Tips for finding words faster
Hunt for less common letters first — words with k, z or q are quicker to spot.
Scan one direction at a time (all the across words, then down, then diagonal).
Say each target word aloud — hearing it helps your eyes lock onto the letters.
Who it’s for
Words are levelled by CEFR from Pre-A1 to B1, so Word Search suits beginner and elementary English learners of any age, as well as ESL classrooms looking for a quiet, focused warm-up.
