Letter grid maker

How to play

1. Look at the square of tiles. Each tile holds one letter.
2. A word follows neighbouring tiles in any direction: across, down or diagonally.
3. Use each tile once in a word. Write each word you find in the lines beside its grid.
4. Only words of the shortest length chosen for the sheet count, such as three or four letters.
5. Score each word with the points line, then add up the total in the Score box.

Tips

• For a family game, start with 4 × 4 grids and three-letter words, then move up to 5 × 5 as players get confident.
• Give each grid a few minutes, or use a timer, so the game keeps moving.
• Print two grids per page for a table of players, or one per page for large print.
• Keep the points box on so players can compare totals at the end.

Where it comes from

Word-finding grids are a simple pencil game with many forms in many languages. Players search one square of letters for words that link neighbouring tiles, and every printed grid is a fresh set of letters.

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