William Wordsmith (a pen name—because every puzzle master deserves a little mystery) is the mastermind behind an ever-growing collection of word search books designed to entertain, challenge, and occasionally bamboozle.

With a Master’s degree from Oxford in Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, William has spent a lifetime exploring the quirks of words, their histories, and the delightfully puzzling ways they fit together.

As a lover of both classic and curious words, William believes that a good word search isn’t just a game—it’s a journey through language, a chance to decode, discover, and delight in the magic of letters. (Speaking of which—can you spot the three D-words hidden in that last sentence?)

When not crafting cunning grids of hidden words, William enjoys diving into obscure dictionaries, playing with palindromes, and pondering the eternal question: Does “word nerd” count as a compliment? (He certainly hopes so!)

Fancy a quick puzzle? One of these words doesn’t belong—can you spot it?

Anagram, Synonym, Antonym, Palindrome, Pachyderm.

If you love words, wordplay, and the sheer satisfaction of finding that one last sneaky word, you’re in the right place.

Have a look at my word search puzzle books for hours of concentrated fun.

Happy hunting!