Word Games for Kids and Adults

Find hidden words, choose the correct spelling or guess a word from clues. These free games give children a playful way to explore letters, recognize words and practise spelling. Adults can take on their own challenges too, from clever guesses to letter puzzles. Play in your browser.

Games in this category

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Lexis
Guess the hidden word
Find the word with color clues after each guess.
LexisGrid
Find the hidden words
Search the grid and trace every hidden word before time runs out.
Lexicle
Rotate rings into words
Rotate each ring to line up the letters and reveal the target words.
LexiShift
Shift letters into words
Slide rows and columns until the scrambled letters form words.
LexiSlide
Slide tiles into words
Move one letter into the empty space until the word square is restored.
Occulta
Find the word before it vanishes
Spot the scattered hidden word while decoy letters explode away.
Scriptio
Pick the correct spelling
Choose the correctly spelled word from four tricky options.
Furca
Guess before chances run out
Guess one letter at a time before your chances are gone.

What can you practise with these word games?

Choose a word skill to explore. Each game offers a different kind of playful challenge.

Why play this category

Each game gives words a different twist. Search a grid, test your spelling or use clues to guess a hidden word. In other puzzles, slide or rotate letters until they form words. Look closely, try a strategy and find the game you enjoy most.

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Frequently asked questions

What can children practise with word games?

Depending on the game, children can explore letters, look for words and practise spelling in a playful way.

Which kinds of word games can I play?

Try word searches, spelling quizzes, word-guessing games, or puzzles where you slide or rotate letters to make words.

Are these games fun for adults too?

Yes. There are different challenges, from relaxed word searches to tricky riddles where you combine clues or rearrange letters.

Do I need to be good at spelling already?

No. Choose a game that suits you. Some focus on finding or guessing words, while others put your spelling knowledge to the test.

Are the games free, and can I play on a phone?

Yes. Play for free in your browser, with no download or account. The games also work on phones and tablets.