Worked Solver Example
Word Search Solver Example with Animal Words
This word search solver example shows how Word Puzzle World finds hidden words in a real 10x10 animal word search grid. You can inspect the puzzle grid, check the target word list, run the same input in the Solver, and see how the answer key reports each found word.
Puzzle size
10x10 grid
Word list
10 animal words
Directions checked
8 directions
Best next step
Paste the example, then replace it with your own puzzle
Real example input
Use the exact grid below. Each row has 10 letters, and the word list is kept separate from the grid.
HOMHPXJILA YCMORLULXI STREEADDLF SVBJRFEDIA MRVICEGBOG DOGBRFGCNW GDGRLDOIAF PDHORSEXTT YSVSAZZIWA FISHMGUANN
Target words
Found in this example: 10/10 words.
How to reproduce the answer key
This is a hands-on example, not a static answer image.
1. Paste the grid
Copy the 10 rows into the Solver grid field. Do not include titles, clues, or spaces.
2. Add the word list
Paste the 10 animal words into the word-list field. Keep spelling exactly as shown.
3. Find and review
Run Find Words, then compare the reported direction and coordinates with the original grid.
Answer key sample
CAT
Found SE from row 6, column 8 to row 8, column 10.
DOG
Found E from row 6, column 1 to row 6, column 3.
LION
Found S from row 3, column 9 to row 6, column 9.
TREE
Found E from row 3, column 2 to row 3, column 5.
BIRD
Found SE from row 4, column 3 to row 7, column 6.
FISH
Found E from row 10, column 1 to row 10, column 4.
HORSE
Found E from row 8, column 3 to row 8, column 7.
BEAR
Found NW from row 5, column 8 to row 2, column 5.
TIGER
Found NW from row 8, column 9 to row 4, column 5.
FOX
Found SE from row 6, column 6 to row 8, column 8.
What this example helps you learn
Input format
A clean solver input has equal-length rows and a separate word list.
Direction logic
The Solver can find horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forward, and backward words.
Result review
Coordinates make it easier to verify that a highlighted answer matches the grid.
Common input mistakes
- • One row has an extra or missing letter.
- • Worksheet instructions are pasted into the grid field.
- • A typed letter is confused with a similar letter, such as I/L or O/Q.
- • The word list spelling differs from the puzzle spelling.
Why this example is reliable
The grid, word list, result count, directions, and coordinates all come from the same example used by the Solver. That means you can copy the input, run it yourself, and compare your result with the sample answer key instead of relying on a static screenshot.
Solver example FAQ
Does this example find backward words?
Yes. The solver checks eight directions: left to right, right to left, top to bottom, bottom to top, and the four diagonals.
What if one of my words is missing?
First check the input. A missing word is often caused by one wrong letter, an uneven row, or a word-list spelling difference. Edit the grid or word list, then run the solver again.
Can I edit the grid before solving?
Yes. The Solver uses editable text input, so you can paste the example, fix typed letters, or correct image-scan text before clicking Find Words.
Can I use a photo instead of typing?
Yes. Open the main Solver page to upload, paste, drag in, or take a photo of a clear puzzle image. Review the extracted text before trusting the answer key.
Try your own puzzle next
Use the example to learn the format, then replace the grid and words with your own puzzle. If your puzzle is on paper, use the image guide first and review the extracted text carefully.