A fast word hunt
A random grid of letters appears. Build words by connecting letters that touch each other – sideways, up and down or diagonally. Each letter tile can be used only once per word, and words need at least three letters.
Drag across the tiles, tap them one by one, or simply type the word. Longer words score more: 3–4 letters = 1 point, 5 = 2, 6 = 3, 7 = 5 and 8 or more = 11. When the time is up you see every word hidden in the grid. Playing with friends? Choose “Group (paper)”: everyone writes words on paper and you compare at the end.
How to use
- Press New grid to start the timer.
- Drag across neighbouring letters, tap them, or type a word and press Enter.
- Valid new words are added to your list with their points.
- When time runs out, see your score and all possible words.
Ideas for using it
- Example. in a grid with T, R, E, E next to each other you can find TREE.
- Tip. look for common endings like -ING, -ED and -ER.
- Classroom. project the grid and let teams write words on paper.
- Challenge. set the minimum length to 4 letters.