Overview

Grid tips focus on how you move your eyes through the grid and how you avoid wasted scans.

Scan Patterns

• Horizontal sweeps for short words
• Vertical sweeps for longer words
• Diagonal checks after each full pass
• Spiral scan for dense grids

Efficiency Habits

• Mark found words immediately
• Cross off the word list as you go
• Re-scan with a new direction if stuck

Common Mistakes

• Skipping reverse words
• Ignoring the word list order
• Scanning without a pattern

Related Resources

• Word Search Strategy Guide
• Word Search Visual Training