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Hard word search
A big grid, a long list and words that can run any way, even upward or right to left. The answers go on page two.
Hard word search
- All four direction boxes are ticked: across, down, both diagonals and the reverse of each, so a word can start toward any of 8 neighbours.
- 625 letters and 30 country names. Long names may cross and share a letter, which makes them harder to pick out.
- Each square is a little under 7 mm, and the list sits under the grid in four columns.
- Swap in your own list, up to 60 words, for a quiz night, a club newsletter or a class that wants a challenge.
Questions
Why is it harder than a normal word search?
In most printed puzzles words read left to right or downward. Here each one may also go up, right to left or along either diagonal, so you have to check every direction from every letter.
Can I make it even harder?
Yes. Raise the grid to 30, or add more words up to 60. Words that share letters with others are the slowest to spot.
Where are the answers?
On the second page of the PDF, where each word is covered by a blue band. Untick the answer page to print the puzzle alone.
Is it free?
Yes. Making the puzzle and downloading the PDF are free, with no account and no pass.