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Step 1
Write down a list of words on a piece of paper to incorporate into the word search. Use completely random words or create a theme such as jungle animals or words that begin with the letter S.
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Step 2
Begin writing the words on a fresh sheet of paper. Write the letters in lines running horizontally and vertically. Look at a professionally-created word search for an example.
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Step 3
Intersect some of the words. This will make the puzzle more difficult because if a person finds one word, she may overlook those letters in favor of material that has not been circled. An example of this is sharing the letter "O" with the words "pony" and "monkey." Have one run vertically and the other horizontally.
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Step 4
Proofread all of the key words. Check for misspelled or missing words. Then fill in all the blanks with random letters. This is where the confusion and challenge come into play with a word search. Finally, ensure all the letters line up straight.
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Step 5
Create a word bank off to the side or bottom of the puzzle. This lets people know which words they are looking for.
