Paste the grid
Put each row on its own line, with or without spaces between letters.
Word Search Solver Eight-direction search
Paste the grid.
Reveal every word.
Find words across, down, diagonally, and backward—then see their exact starting and ending squares.
How it works From puzzle to answer
Every direction, one search.
Add the word bank
Paste the words from the puzzle using commas, spaces, or new lines.
See every path
Matched squares light up and each result lists its direction and coordinates.
Complete grid search No visual scanning required
Horizontal, vertical, diagonal—and backward.
The solver checks every square as a possible starting point, then searches outward in all eight directions. That catches ordinary left-to-right words as well as the reversed and diagonal placements that are easiest to overlook.
Your grid and word list are processed for the answer you see on the page. Nothing needs to be photographed or uploaded.
Word search FAQ Quick answers
Find the hidden words faster.
How do I solve a word search online?
Paste each row of the letter grid on its own line, add the word bank, and select Find every word. UnscramblerHQ checks all eight directions and highlights every match.
Can the solver find backward and diagonal words?
Yes. It searches left, right, up, down, and all four diagonal directions, including words written backward.
Do I need spaces between the grid letters?
No. You can paste rows with or without spaces. The solver keeps letters only and requires every row to have the same number of letters.
Can it find words missing from the word bank?
Yes. Keep Discover extra hidden words selected and the solver also checks the grid for familiar words that were not included in your list.
How large can the puzzle be?
The solver supports rectangular grids from 3 by 3 through 20 by 20, with listed words up to 20 letters long.