Word Search Now — Archive Puzzle

One hidden word. Ten little discoveries.

Archive Search #5

Find a five-letter word. Drag across a row, column or diagonal, or select the first and last letters.

10 words remaining

The clock starts after you find the first word.

How to play Word Search Now

  1. Spot a word

    Look for one five-letter word in the grid. No word list needed.

  2. Swipe to find it

    Go across, down or diagonally. Backwards counts too.

  3. Watch it change

    Letters fall into place. Find all ten words to finish.

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Frequently asked questions

When is a new puzzle available?

A new word search arrives every day at midnight in your local time zone. Come back for a fresh challenge, or play past puzzles in the archive.

How do I earn five stars?

Find all ten words in one minute or less to earn five stars. The clock starts after your first word. You earn four stars within two minutes, three within three, two within four, and one after that. There are no hints or guess limits.