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8 wayWord search in every direction
Words hide across, down, diagonally and backwards. Swipe to find them all, earn up to three stars and keep going along a 500-level Journey.
- Free to play
- Android and iPhone
- 500 levels
- 10 languages
See 8 way in action.
Find the six hidden words.
Just like in the app: swipe across a word in any of the 8 directions. Forwards, backwards and diagonals all count.
A word search that keeps growing.
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8 directions
Across, down, diagonal and backwards. Every grid hides a surprise.
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500-level Journey
Travel through themed worlds and unlock new paths as you progress.
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13 themed categories
Nature, Food, Travel, Science, Sports and more.
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Stars, XP and coins
Earn up to three stars per level, level up and collect rewards.
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My Words
Every unique word you discover is saved in your personal collection.
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Hints and achievements
Get a nudge when you're stuck and unlock achievements along the way.
A world of words to explore.
Follow the path from world to world, collect coins and treasure chests, and see your whole progress on one map. Replay any level to improve your star rating.
- 500levels
- 13categories
- 10word-bank languages
Take a look inside.
Questions, answered.
Is 8 way free?
Yes. 8 way is free to download and play on Android and iPhone. It shows ads, and you can watch optional videos for extra rewards.
What does 8 directions mean?
Hidden words can run horizontally, vertically or diagonally, forwards or backwards. That's eight ways to read every grid.
How many levels are there?
The Journey has 500 progressive levels across 13 themed categories, with up to three stars to earn on each.
Which languages are supported?
8 way has word banks in ten languages, including English, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Polish, German, French and Italian.
Do I need an account?
No. Install the game and start playing. Your progress is saved on your device.
Your next word is hiding.
Free on Google Play and the App Store.
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