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Definition of wordsearch

wordsearch

/ˈwɜːrdˌsɜːrtʃ/
word · search
Plural:wordsearches
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• noun

1

A puzzle consisting of a rectangular or square grid of letters in which players must find and circle hidden words running horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Example

"The teacher handed out a vocabulary wordsearch to help the students review the new spelling terms."

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• Nearby Words

wordlessly
wordlessness
wordplay
wordsearch
wordsmith
wordwrap
wordy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wordsearch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wordsearch
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