Find words by category: animals, cities and more.
Fillwords: Themes expands traditional word search with category-based puzzle design. Each level focuses on a specific topic, helping you discover and retain vocabulary in meaningful context rather than random lists. As progression continues, boards become denser and solutions less obvious, requiring stronger language awareness.
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About the game
Fillwords: Themes takes the proven word search mechanic and adds something the genre often lacks, semantic context. Every level is dedicated to a specific topic: animals, cities, food, professions. Knowing the theme, you are no longer searching blindly; you make educated guesses, which turns the puzzle into a light quiz.
The thematic approach makes the game surprisingly educational: you run into words you knew but had not used in years, and new terms from unfamiliar fields. Many players treat it as an easy way to refresh vocabulary, including while learning a language.
If classic Fillwords is about contemplative searching, Themes is about erudition and association. Together they make a great pair, and 59,000 ratings averaging 4.7 confirm the idea works.
How to play
- Check the level theme, it hints at what kind of words are hidden in the grid.
- Recall words related to the topic and look for them among the letters.
- Swipe across letters to connect a word you have found.
- Clear the whole grid to complete the level and unlock the next theme.
- If you are stuck, a hint will point to one of the remaining words.
Features
- Dozens of themed categories: nature, cities, food, professions and more.
- A quiz-like twist: the theme lets you guess words before you even spot them.
- Grows your vocabulary as a natural side effect of playing.
- Familiar controls for anyone who has played Fillwords.
- No timers, play entirely at your own pace.
Player reviews
Real words from reviews on the App Store and Google Play.
★★★★★“I feel like this game doesn't dumb you down. I've learn allot of definitions and it's challenging. I look to unlock each chapter with a big smile. Me and my daughter challenge each other to see who can finish a chapter 1st.”
★★★★★“I love searching for words that flow in any directions on the grid. The little monster graphics that give you clues where the word begins are cute. You earn hints when you finish a grid.”
★★★★★“much easier than the main fill the words app but great fun anyway! please add more levels to both as I've completed them.”
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