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Build a Word Search

Add your words, pick a look, and set how hard it is.

Players drag across the letters to find your hidden words. It is built for phones first: the grid always fits the screen, and a sloppy swipe still snaps to a straight line.

  1. Add your words

    In Words, type a word and click Add, paste a list, or use Words with AI (1 credit). Use 3–12 words of 3–10 letters. Spaces and symbols are removed for you.

    The Words step of a Word Search, with the grid-fit meter and the word list
  2. Keep an eye on the grid meter

    The grid sizes itself to your words. Roomy or Snug is fine; Too full means too many letters — remove a word or use shorter ones before you can publish.

  3. Design the board

    In Design, pick a ready-made look or describe one under Redesign with AI (1 credit). Then fine-tune the board style, letters, highlight colours and background.

    The Board design step with Redesign with AI and ready-made looks
  4. Set the rules

    In Rules, choose Easy (across and down), Medium (adds diagonals) or Hard (adds backwards), then the timer, points per word and hints.

A Word Search on a phone, with one word found and crossed off

Still stuck? Contact the Gametize team.

Build a Word Search · Arcadedo Help