Word Search

Find ten hidden tech terms inside a 12×12 letter grid. Words run horizontally, vertically, and diagonally in any direction, forward or backward.

Ten hidden terms across a 12×12 grid with daily and themed modes. Play Word Search instantly in your browser — no download or account.

How to play

• Locate all ten themed words concealed within the 12×12 letter grid.
• Drag a continuous straight line across letters from the start to the end of any word.
• Words can be placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, reading either forward or backward.
• Clear every word from the checklist to stop the timer and secure your daily streak.
• Play the shared daily board or switch to random mode to pick any of the six technical themes.

Controls

Click and drag from the first letter to the last. Or use Arrow keys to move and press Enter to mark endpoints.

Swipe your finger along the letters of a word. The grid prevents accidental page scrolling while dragging.

About Word Search

Word Search on ito.gg delivers a clean, focused daily word puzzle built around tech, computing, and developer terminology across six specialized themes.

Each 12×12 grid hides ten words in any of eight directions, with full support for backward drag selections and smart letter placement that prevents unintended bonus words.

Play the synchronized daily challenge to test your solve time against friends, or jump into random mode to explore specific topics with mouse, touchscreen, or keyboard controls.

FAQ

Can words be selected in reverse order?

Yes. Dragging from the final letter back to the first is completely valid and counts as a successful find in any of the eight compass directions.

How does the daily word search challenge work?

Every player receives the exact same theme and 12×12 letter grid for the current UTC date. Completing the daily grid advances your win streak and resets at midnight UTC.

Can I play without a mouse or touchscreen?

Yes. Use the Arrow keys to move your cursor across the board, press Enter or Space to set your start letter, navigate to the ending letter, and press Enter again to submit.

What topics are available in random mode?

Random mode features six dedicated subject areas: AI and machine learning, programming languages, developer tools, web frontend, cloud infrastructure, and data systems.

Is my streak and game time saved?

Your current streak, best streak, and total completed puzzles are stored locally on your device so your records carry over seamlessly between daily visits.

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