About us
Find familiar words in a new arrangement. Play a themed grid or grow a puzzle from your own word list.
Find familiar words in a new arrangement. Play a themed grid or grow a puzzle from your own word list.
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Our guides include worked examples and practical next steps. Scene photographs and illustrations may be AI-generated; tool results and diagrams are calculated or drawn separately.
Who we are
Word Orchard is written and maintained by the Word Orchard, a small group of writers and editors who research each topic against professional guidance before publishing, and revisit guides when that guidance changes.
What we cover
- How to play — Start with a theme and learn a comfortable scanning routine.
- Word themes — Collect suitable words around a familiar subject.
- Make a puzzle — Make a readable custom grid and check it before sharing.
We also build free calculators, such as the Play word search and the Make a puzzle.
How we work
Read our editorial policy for how we research, write, and correct our guides.
Contact
Questions, corrections and feedback are always welcome through our contact page.