cryptids
Enter a number (1-50) or leave blank to use the difficulty's default word count.
No extra letters added to grid
Tap on a word to see its first letter
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About This Puzzle
This word search puzzle features cryptids themed words. Challenge yourself to find all the hidden words in this interactive grid. Words can be placed horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and even backwards depending on the difficulty level. This puzzle is perfect for enhancing vocabulary and pattern recognition skills while having fun!
- Theme: cryptids
- Category: fantasy-mythology
- Difficulty: easy
- Word Count: 18
- Language: en
How to Play
Click and drag (or tap and drag) across the letters to highlight each hidden word. Words may appear horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and even backwards.
Tips & Strategies
- Start by scanning for uncommon letters (Q, Z, X) to locate words faster.
- Look for double letters (like “EE” or “LL”) as anchors.
- Highlight words in groups—complete one direction (e.g. all horizontal) before moving on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print this puzzle?
Yes—click the “Print this puzzle” button to generate a printer‑friendly version.
Can I change the difficulty?
Use the difficulty selector above the grid to switch between Easy, Medium, and Hard at any time.
Can I change the game settings?
Yes—you can customize all aspects of the game, including bold or lowercase fonts, showing grid lines, choosing tap or drag word selection, enabling a kids mode with no extra letters, allowing reverse or diagonal words, and turning on hint mode to reveal the first letter when you tap a word.
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