# Word Search Speed — Find words. Beat the clock.

> Find words. Beat the clock. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Sprague.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-speed/id6756625336 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Sprague](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838511769)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-search-speed/id6756625336/reviews.md

## What is Word Search Speed?

Word Search Speed

Find the words. Beat the clock.

Word Search Speed is a fast-paced word search game built for players who enjoy quick challenges and competitive play.

Each round presents a new grid of letters and a limited amount of time. Your goal is simple: find the hidden words before the timer runs out. Faster solves and higher difficulty levels earn more points, pushing you higher on the leaderboards.

Win or lose, the next puzzle begins immediately. No waiting, no repetition, just continuous, skill-based gameplay.

How to Play

Swipe across letters to form words

Words appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally

Each round is timed, so speed matters

A new puzzle is generated every round

Difficulty Levels

Easy: Three words with smaller grids, ideal for quick warm-ups

Medium: Two words with larger grids and higher score rewards

Hard: One long word with the largest grids and maximum pressure

Higher difficulties apply score multipliers, rewarding faster and more accurate play.

Scoring and Competition

Word Search Speed features daily, weekly, and yearly leaderboards.

Scores are based on:

The number of words found

Time remaining when the round ends

Difficulty-based score multipliers

Optional continues are available and apply a small reduction to the time bonus.

Features

Fast, timed word search gameplay

Endless puzzles with thousands of words

Three difficulty levels with score multipliers

Daily, weekly, and yearly leaderboards

Streak tracking and personal bests

Fully playable offline

Word Search Speed is designed for short sessions, repeat play, and real competition. Whether you are chasing high scores or simply testing your speed, every second counts.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-01-03

Changed 30 second timer to 45 seconds. Bigger letters.

### 2.0 — 2025-12-27

Scoring change/update. 100 for easy, 200 for medium, 300 for hard and correctly adds them after each round. I also submitted for review the weekly leaderboard

### 1.0 — 2025-12-26

No release notes.

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