Question 1

Is the word search free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Today's puzzle is free every day, plus a few practice puzzles on other themes. While Suvi is new, every past puzzle is open to everyone too.

Question 2

How many words are there?

Accepted Answer

Fourteen in the daily 12×12 grid. The easy and large-print puzzles have ten words in a 10×10 grid.

Question 3

Do words go backwards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in the daily puzzle: words run across, down and diagonally, in either direction. The Easy Word Search page has a forwards-only version.

Question 4

Is there a printable version?

Accepted Answer

Printable PDFs are coming soon. For bigger letters on screen now, try the Large Print Word Search page.

Question 5

Does it work on a phone?

Accepted Answer

It's built for phones first: the grid fits a portrait screen and you swipe to select. It works just as well on a tablet or a computer.

Word Search: Saturday, 17 October 2026

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