The world wide web, in one grid
The internet connects almost everything, and this word search gathers the words behind it. You'll be finding the basics — WEBSITE, BROWSER and EMAIL — the things that get you connected, from WIFI and the ROUTER to BROADBAND, and the everyday actions, from a SEARCH to a quick DOWNLOAD.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the words change every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a longer-word challenge once the diagonals and backwards words appear on Hard.
Getting connected, in the grid
The grid gathers the words of going online. There's the kit that connects you — WIFI, the ROUTER, a HOTSPOT and BROADBAND — the places you visit, a WEBSITE or WEBPAGE you reach through a BROWSER, and the things you do there: a SEARCH, a DOWNLOAD or UPLOAD, STREAMING a show, sending EMAIL, following a LINK or saving a BOOKMARK. You'll also spot the words of staying safe and signed in — your LOGIN and PASSWORD, a COOKIE, the DOMAIN and the SERVER — plus the CLOUD, a NETWORK, a HASHTAG and being ONLINE.
A network of networks
The word 'internet' really means 'a network of networks' — millions of computers around the world all linked together so they can share information. When you open a WEBPAGE, your request zips off to a SERVER (a powerful computer that stores the site) and the page travels back to your screen, often in well under a second, even if the server is on the other side of the planet. The 'world wide web' of WEBSITES and LINKS that we browse actually sits on top of the internet — they're related but not quite the same thing.
Two ideas are worth knowing. The CLOUD isn't really a cloud at all — it just means storing your files and photos on someone else's big SERVER computers, reachable from anywhere, rather than only on your own device. And a strong PASSWORD matters because the same connection that lets you reach the whole world also lets the world reach you. The internet's vocabulary comes up in computing and online-safety lessons alike, making this a handy fit for a 'how the web works' or staying-safe-online topic.
Great for an online-safety topic
It's a great fit for an online-safety or computing lesson — most words are short, and Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use Make Your Own to build a grid from your own internet words.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the internet word search?
Words of the web — website, browser, email, wifi, download, password and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Does it cover online-safety words too?
It does — the basics like the WEBSITE, BROWSER and EMAIL, what gets you connected like WIFI, the ROUTER and BROADBAND, and safety words like the PASSWORD, LOGIN and COOKIE.
Is it good for an online-safety topic?
Great fit for an online-safety or computing lesson. Most words are short, and Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words.