A word search puzzle, or finding words puzzle, is a challenging puzzle game where players need to use their observation skills and intelligence to search for a hidden word in a grid of letters.
It is a great way to engage the mind and enhance attention and vocabulary.
Do you have a razor-sharp mind?
Find out now!
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Finding Words Puzzle: Find Alpha in 8 Seconds

Image Source: Razzle Puzzles
In this image shared above, the readers get to see a 7×7 grid containing different letters.
Hidden in this letter grid is the word “alpha.”
You have 8 seconds to find the hidden word.
The best way to solve a word search puzzle challenge is to check for meaningful words from top to bottom, sideways, up and down, forward and backward, and diagonally.
Now check the letter grid and see if you can find the word.
People with excellent visual skills will be able to find the word easily within the time limit.
First time puzzle solvers, might need some more time to find the hidden word.
Have you found the word?
Hurry up!
The clock’s ticking!
Engaging one’s brain in solving such puzzles is a great way to improve brain health as well as vocabulary.
We will be providing the solution to this word search puzzle at the end of this article.
However, we ask that you refrain from scrolling right to the answer without first solving this word search puzzle, as this is cheating and will not deliver the benefits described at the beginning of the post.
If you have attempted the problem fairly and are unable to spot the hidden word in the given time, then you can scroll down to see the solution.
Have you found the hidden word now?
The time limit is almost over.
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Time’s up, guys!
How many of you have successfully spotted the hidden word?
Congratulations to all those readers who were able to find the hidden word.
You people have the sharpest eyes and a highly intelligent mind.
Those who couldn’t spot the hidden word can try again or check out the solution below.
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Finding Words Puzzle: Solution
The word alpha can be traced to the second column, arranged in a upside down order.

Image Source: Razzle Puzzles
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