Word Games

Free Online Word Games

Guessing a word letter by letter, finding it hidden in a grid or building it from loose syllables are challenges that hook players of any age. In this category we bring together online word games to play free in your browser, with options for kids who are starting to read and for anyone looking for a pastime with letters.

Among the favorites is Hangman Game for Kids, the classic game of guessing the word before the drawing is complete. The Animal Word Search hides names in a grid and Number Search swaps the letters for strings of digits. There's also a Syllable Game to form words, a challenge of Alphabetical Order and a Morse Code to decipher secret words.

What These Games Work On

• Vocabulary and spelling.
• Reading and word recognition.
• Visual attention and concentration.
• Reasoning to work out hidden words.

For parents and teachers, word games are a great complement to language class. Syllables and simple word searches suit children aged 6 or 7; hangman, alphabetical order and Morse code require a bit more reading fluency. Adults will also find some entertainment here that keeps the mind active.

Choose a game, search, guess and build words until you complete the challenge. Play with letters for free!