Smart · 5 min · two players
Word search for two
One grid, six hidden words, both of you hunting at once. Drag an arrow over a word and it is yours.
Word searchOne grid, six hidden words, both of you hunting at once. Drag an arrow over a word and it is yours.
5 minasync ok
One nine-by-nine grid, six hidden words, two of you hunting the same board at the same time. Drag an arrow across a word and it is yours. Every find shows up on both phones instantly, so the last word is always a scramble.
You are told how many words there are but not what they are; that is the game.
How to play
- 1Pick Word search. The same grid appears on both phones.
- 2Drag from the first letter to the last to claim a word.
- 3Claimed words light up in your colour on both screens.
- 4Most words when the grid is cleared wins the round.
- 5A hint glows one first letter.
Why couples like it
- It is live and it is fast, so it is good for a call.
- Simple enough for a first game of the night.
- Six words is the right length: over before it drags.
Tips
- Scan for rare letters first: Q, X, Z, J.
- Check diagonals; that is where the last word always hides.
- If they are winning, take the hint. No shame.
Questions
- Do we play on the same grid?
- Yes, live. Both phones show the same grid and every claimed word appears on both.
- Are the words shown?
- Only the count. You find them by looking.
Ready when you are
Start a room, send the link, and Search is queued for the moment they join.
Guides that use it
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Thirteen fun games for couples, all free and playable on two phones: quizzes about each other, word races, an escape room and Codenames for two. On the sofa or long distance.