Sopa de Letras (Público)
A daily Portuguese word search with a new theme each day.
Every day: A new dated word search each day with a theme of the day (for example, inflation in the euro zone), the same grid for every reader. A timer runs and past grids are in the archive. New puzzle: Once a day.
Sopa de Letras is Público's daily word search, set by Paulo Freixinho. Each day has a theme, often tied to the news, and a grid of letters hiding the listed words. You drag from the first to the last letter to mark each word.
About Sopa de Letras (Público)
Sopa de Letras is the daily word search on the Portuguese newspaper Público's games page, credited as a challenge by Paulo Freixinho.
Every day has its own theme, shown above the grid, and the hidden words relate to it; themes can follow current events, such as inflation in the euro zone. The grid is a square of letters, and the words can run in several directions.
To mark a word, you click or tap its first letter and drag to its last. A timer records how long you take, and earlier grids are available from the archive.
Público keeps its daily games for registered readers: a free account is enough, and the page asks you to register or sign in before you play.
It suits Portuguese speakers who like a relaxed daily word search with a topical twist.
How to play Sopa de Letras (Público)
- Register or sign in to Público for free, then open the game.
- Read the day's theme and word list.
- Find a listed word in the letter grid.
- Click or tap its first letter and drag to the last to mark it.
- Find every word on the list to finish.
Tips
- Scan for rare letters in a word, such as Ç or Z, to find it quickly.
- Check diagonals and backwards runs as well as rows and columns.
Questions
Is there a new grid every day?
Yes. Each day has a new dated grid with its own theme, and past grids are in the archive.
Who sets it?
The page credits Paulo Freixinho.
What language is it in?
Portuguese.
Do I need an account?
Yes, a free Público registration. The game is reserved for registered readers, but no subscription is needed.
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