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Word Search Grid Finder

Online word search grid finder. Alphabetic rectangular grids; output capped at 5000 matches.

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word search grid finder online

Use word search grid finder online for Puzzle input — follow the example. Alphabetic rectangular grids; output capped at 5000 matches. Bounded local puzzle processing. Search limits and supported input formats are described for each tool.

How to use it

Select Try example and follow its grid, word-list or JSON shape. Change the options if needed, select Run tool, then copy or download the JSON result.

Options and example settings

OptionChoices / valueExample default
Puzzle input — follow the exampleUse the grid, word list or JSON shape in the worked example.{ "grid": [ "CATX", "XRAX", "XXTX", "DOGX" ], "words": [ "CAT", "DOG", "RAT" ] }

Calculation method

Scan all starting cells in eight straight directions, including reverse directions.

Worked examples

Apply word search grid finder to the case below, keeping the displayed units and assumptions. Alphabetic rectangular grids; output capped at 5000 matches.

Word Search Grid Finder — worked case

Settings: No additional options

Input:

{
  "grid": [
    "CATX",
    "XRAX",
    "XXTX",
    "DOGX"
  ],
  "words": [
    "CAT",
    "DOG",
    "RAT"
  ]
}

Calculated result for these inputs:

Output:

{
  "found": [
    {
      "word": "CAT",
      "row": 1,
      "column": 1,
      "row_direction": 0,
      "column_direction": 1
    },
    {
      "word": "DOG",
      "row": 4,
      "column": 1,
      "row_direction": 0,
      "column_direction": 1
    }
  ],
  "not_found": [
    "RAT"
  ],
  "truncated": false
}

Choose the right tool

Choose a checker to validate a supplied grid and a solver to search for answers. Generators use reproducible seeds. Read uniqueness, unplaced-word and truncation flags before treating an output as complete.

Limitations and common mistakes

  • Alphabetic rectangular grids; output capped at 5000 matches. Bounded local puzzle processing. Search limits and supported input formats are described for each tool.
  • Use the exact symbols, row sizes and JSON keys shown in the worked example. Check any limit or incomplete-result flags.

Frequently asked questions

How can I use word search grid finder online?

Select Try example and follow its grid, word-list or JSON shape. Change the options if needed, select Run tool, then copy or download the JSON result.

Where is my input processed?

The bundled tool processes input in your browser. It does not upload tool input to a conversion service. Other site plugins, analytics, advertising and browser extensions may have separate behavior.

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