Medium word search puzzles
By Reggie J·Updated
A step up: 12×12 grids with more words, and words that can run diagonally as well as across and down. Still no backwards words and still no timer.
Medium puzzles (13)
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Halloween Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Fall Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Christmas Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Animals Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Space Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Sports Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Food Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Ocean Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Dogs Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Cats Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Travel Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Music Word Search
medium · 12×12 · 14 words
Medium Garden Word Search
How do medium word searches work?
Each medium grid hides 14 words in 144 letters. Words can run across, down or diagonally (top-left to bottom-right, or bottom-left to top-right), but always read forwards. Diagonal words are the ones most people miss, so they are worth looking for on purpose.
Who are medium puzzles for?
Medium is the sweet spot for regular solvers: enough searching to feel absorbing, without the backwards words that make hard puzzles slow. It is a good daily level for adults who enjoy a crossword-style break with their morning coffee.
Tips for medium puzzles
- After rows and columns, scan each diagonal line once in both diagonal directions.
- Look for the first letter of a word, then check its diagonal neighbours.
- Words can cross and share letters — do not skip highlighted cells.
How does medium compare with other levels?
| Level | Grid | Words | Word directions | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 10×10 | 10 | Across and down (forwards only) | A gentle warm-up, beginners, tired eyes |
| Medium | 12×12 | 14 | Across, down and diagonal (no backwards) | Regular solvers who want a little more |
| Hard | 15×15 | 18 | All eight directions, including backwards | Experienced puzzlers who like a real search |
| Large print | 9×9 | 8 | Across and down only, extra-large letters | Seniors, low vision, phones and tablets |