Death by Word Search
Appadee LLC Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Death by Word Search is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Appadee LLC. Requires iOS 26.0. Updated August 26, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 3 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 26
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Death by Word Search
Think you're good at word search? Think again. Death by Word Search takes the classic puzzle you know and pushes it to the absolute limit. What starts as a simple 8×8 grid quickly escalates into massive, brain-melting challenges — culminating in a colossal 150×150 grid with 120 hidden words. This isn’t just a word search. This is survival. HOW IT WORKS Swipe across letters to uncover hidden words in the grid. Words can appear: Horizontally Vertically Diagonally Forward or backward Find every word to complete the puzzle. As puzzles grow larger, navigate effortlessly with: Pinch to zoom Two-finger pan SEVEN DIFFICULTY LEVELS Start easy… if you dare. Beginner (8×8) — 8 words are a gentle warm-up. Easy (10×10) — 12 words if your getting started. Medium (25×25) — 25 words and the challenge begins. Hard (50×50) — 40 words require major focus. Expert (75×75) — 60 words? You've been warned. Extreme (100×100) — 85 words gets seriously intense. Death by Crossword (150×150) — 120 words! This is the ultimate test! SCORING THAT REWARDS SKILL Every move counts. Earn points based on speed and word length Multiply your score by tackling harder puzzles (up to 10×) Complete puzzles for bonus points Use hints carefully — they reduce your final score Track your progress across: Daily Weekly Monthly All-time records Beat your best score and enjoy a satisfying celebration moment. UNLIMITED PUZZLES Every puzzle is built using Apple Intelligence to create engaging themes, including: Animals Space Mythology Technology History …and more. Larger puzzles combine multiple themes for maximum variety. Play as much as you like with new puzzles every time. HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Stuck? We’ve got you. Tap a word to reveal its starting point and direction Unlimited hints available But remember: Every hint comes at a cost to your score. GAME CENTER COMPETITION Prove you’re the best. Compete through Apple Game Center: Leaderboards for every difficulty Fastest completion times High score rankings Unlock achievements like: Finding 5,000 words Completing puzzles without hints Finishing in record time Mastering every difficulty level FEATURES 7 difficulty levels (8×8 → 150×150) Massive puzzles with up to 120 hidden words Time-based scoring with multipliers Hint system with strategic trade-offs Save and resume multiple games View past games (last 30 days) Score tracking across multiple timeframes Game Center leaderboards & achievements Full Dark Mode support FREE + PREMIUM Beginner through Hard are free to play Unlock: Expert Extreme Death by Crossword Or save with the Premium Bundle Closing Hook How far can you go… before it kills you?
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated August 26, 2026
Updated age rating information.
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