Age
6+
Wordsearch
Hunt for hidden words!
Word Search is a classic classroom puzzle game on Duno where students find hidden words in a letter grid.
Game info
Focus
Vocabulary, Spelling, Observation
Mode
Vocab
Duration
5-10 minutes
How to play
Scan
Show the word list and ask students to scan the grid for hidden words.
Mark
Students mark a full word by dragging from the first letter to the last letter.
Finish
Keep finding words until the list is complete, then compare scores to decide the winner.
Why use Wordsearch
Strengthens word recognition and spelling through active search.
Builds concentration and visual scanning skills in a simple game format.
Works well for individual practice or competitive team review.
Easy to run with one classroom screen and minimal setup time.
FAQ
Yes. It is great for reinforcing spelling, vocabulary recall, and word recognition.
Yes. Team mode is supported and works well for classroom competition.
The general host settings cover team count, question count, sound effects, and text-to-speech. Word Search also lets you set the grid size, choose which directions words can run (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and reversed), and allow overlapping words for a tighter puzzle — plus copy, export as PNG, or print the board as a PDF.
No. You can run Word Search on one teacher screen or projector.
Yes. You can create your own activity content and use custom words.
Most sessions run 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how many questions and teams you use.
Ready to make your own activity?
Create a Vocabulary activity and play it with Wordsearch.
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