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Word Search
The humble letter grid, taken seriously: density, decoys, hidden messages and the design work nobody sees.
How to Design a Word Search That Is Not Boring
Diagonal density, decoy fragments and the case for hiding a message in the leftover letters.
What Actually Makes a Word Search Grid Hard
Grid size is the difficulty dial everyone reaches for first, and it is the weakest one available.
Why Word Searches for Kids Are Harder to Make
Vocabulary ceilings, letter frequency, reading direction and the accidental swear word problem.
The Hidden Message Word Search Explained
The leftover letters are the best part of the format, and almost nobody uses them. How the technique works and how to plan one that fits.
Making Word Searches for Classrooms and Care Homes
Two audiences with almost opposite vocabularies and nearly identical design constraints. What changes when the puzzle has a job to do.
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