Overview
Word Search mirrors investigative pattern scanning. Detectives sweep an area using structured passes; solvers should do the same within the letter grid.
Optimal Scan Paths
- • Horizontal left-to-right sweeps
- • Diagonal rising and falling passes
- • Backtracking for reversed words
- • Anchor letter matching
Detection Techniques
- • Highlight rare letters as search entry points.
- • Use shape heuristics for long words.
- • Confirm directions once two letters align.