The WordHunt Game.

You are given a grid of random letters and a time limit. Drag across adjacent letters — in any of eight directions — to spell a hidden word, then release. You can also type a word and press Enter. Every valid word you find scores points, with longer words worth much more.

Yes. Words may run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and they can be spelled forwards or backwards along those lines. The only rule is that each letter must touch the previous one, including diagonals.

Score is based on word length — roughly the square of the number of letters — so a six-letter word earns far more than two three-letter words. This rewards hunting for longer words over padding with short ones.

Yes. Each round has a countdown timer, typically around two minutes. When it reaches zero the round ends and your score is final. The timer creates the core pressure that makes WordHunt exciting.

Yes. There is a text box where you can type a word and press Enter. The game checks whether that word traces a valid adjacent path somewhere in the grid. It is a great fallback when a word is hard to drag accurately.

Each grid hides a varied set of words of differing lengths. Some are short and easy, while a few long words are worth big bonuses. The exact count changes each round because the grid is regenerated every game.

Yes. Your highest score is saved locally in your browser and shown at the start of each round. Clearing your browser data or switching devices resets it, since the record is stored on your device.

Prioritise long words, since scoring scales with length squared. Start from vowels, look for common prefixes, and sweep the grid in diagonals as well as rows and columns. Use the typed box to lock in words you can see but not easily trace.

Yes. Actively searching for words strengthens spelling, pattern recognition, and vocabulary recall. The time pressure makes it a fun, intense brain workout that improves with regular play.

Yes. The controls are simple drag or type, and the content is family-friendly. It is a great classroom or home activity that builds literacy skills while feeling like a game.

Yes. It runs in the browser with no cost, no account, and no download. Open the page and start hunting immediately. Your score and best record stay private on your device.

Yes. The grid is responsive with large touch targets, and dragging across letters works with a finger. The typed box opens the on-screen keyboard for an alternative input method.

If the traced word is not one of the hidden words, it is simply rejected and nothing scores. There is no penalty, so feel free to experiment. Only valid hidden words turn green and add points.

No. A single traced word cannot reuse a cell; each step must move to a new adjacent letter. This keeps paths clean and matches standard word-search rules.

Sweep the grid along diagonal lines just as you would rows and columns. Because the game accepts all eight directions, diagonal words are common and often among the longest, highest-scoring finds.

Scoring scales with the square of word length, so a six-letter word can outscore several short ones combined. This design rewards deeper vocabulary and careful searching rather than quick, shallow finds.

The round stops immediately, any in-progress selection is cleared, and your final score is shown against your best. You can start a fresh grid with the New game button to try for a higher score.