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Word Unscrambler.
Every word, every game.

Turn jumbled tiles into every valid word for Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordle and 10 more games. Scored, sorted, in under a second.

NWL2023 & CSW24 valid WWF scoring Wordle ready
What it is

A free word unscrambler built for players, not for ads

UnscrambleIt turns a jumble of letters into real words. Paste in a Scrabble rack, a Jumble clue or the wheel from a mobile puzzle, and the word unscrambler checks every combination against the dictionary you pick. You get playable words grouped by length, with the biggest plays on top.

It works as a word finder for Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordfeud, Text Twist, Wordscapes, Word Cookies and the daily Jumble. Most unscramble tools stop at a list. We also explain why a word is valid, so you learn it for next time.

  1. Enter your letters. Up to 15 tiles. Use ? or * for a blank, and we test every letter in that slot.
  2. Pick a dictionary. NWL for US and Canada Scrabble, CSW for UK and tournaments, ENABLE for Words With Friends style play.
  3. Filter if you need to. Set starts with, ends with, contains or exact length to match the board.
  4. Play the best word. Results are longest first, with Scrabble and WWF points beside each word.
Worked example

Letters: L I S T E N

6 letters

LISTENSILENTTINSELENLISTINLETS

5 letters

INLETISLETSTEINLINESTILESSTILE

4 letters

LISTSLITLENTLINTTINE

Five six-letter words from one rack. That is a bingo in Scrabble, so you pick whichever lands on the premium square.

Words vs letters

Unscrambling a word is not the same as unscrambling letters

Scrambled aetch has one answer: cheat. That is an exact anagram, and it uses every letter. A random rack like abcfaadt has no single answer, so the unscrambler lists every word the tiles can build, such as fact, tab and cab.

UnscrambleIt handles both. It flags exact anagrams at the top, then lists shorter words below. If you only want full-rack answers, jump to the anagram solver. For a daily clue with a known answer length, try the word descrambler.

Not sure what to build? Use making words from these letters, or word generator by pattern when you already know some of the positions.

Beyond the engine

How UnscrambleIt processes letter jumbles

When you enter the letters, the engine checks them against a pre-indexed word database instead of guessing. It runs a precise matching process in milliseconds, even on a full 12-letter rack.

Your dictionary choice is saved for next time. Use Starts With, Ends With, Contains or Length to cut a long list down to the words your board can take.

Tip: filters shine for words longer than 5 letters or when you use a blank tile.

Pattern matching logic

Letter counts are compared with every indexed word, so non-matches drop out at once. A rack with two E's only returns words that need two or fewer.

Wildcard and blank handling

A ? tries all 26 letters in that slot and marks the blank, so you know which tile scores zero. Use “Must include” to pin a letter on the board.

Filtering and ranking

Sort by length to spot bingos, or by score for your game. Words not in your chosen dictionary never appear.

Scrabble finder

Use UnscrambleIt as a Scrabble finder, not just a word list

A good Scrabble word finder ranks plays by score. The Scrabble finder on UnscrambleIt shows face-value points for every result. Premium squares change the real score, so treat the number as a starting point and check the board.

Letter values that matter

Scrabble and Words With Friends score a few tiles differently. Learn the gap once and you will choose better.

TileScrabbleWords With Friends
J810
Q1010
X88
Z1010
K55
Blank00

Which dictionary should you pick?

ListUse it for
NWLScrabble in the US and Canada
CSWScrabble in the UK and most tournaments abroad
ENABLEWords With Friends style play, closest match

A word can be valid in one list and not another. When a play gets challenged, the dictionary decides.

Every Tool on UnscrambleIt

One site, every word-game helper. Pick your puzzle and solve it.

Know part of the word? Try words that start with, words that end in or words with letter. For fixed lengths use letter words starting with and letter words ending with. Merging two words into one? Combine word generator.

Play smarter

Six habits that win more word games

Bonus word? Go long first.If the answer is two words, solve the longer one first. The leftovers become the short word.
Learn the two-letter list.QI, ZA, XI and JO fit into tight spots and score well. They also let you play alongside a word instead of through it.
Chase the bingo.Using all 7 tiles in Scrabble earns 50 bonus points. Keep S, E, R, T, A and I on your rack when you can.
Split vowels and consonants.Write them in two groups. Common pairs like TH, SH, CH and ING pop out fast.
Shuffle the rack.Moving tiles around resets your eye. Many stuck players see the word right after a shuffle.
Check the dictionary.CSW has thousands of words NWL lacks. Match the list to your game before you risk a challenge.
Questions

Word unscrambler FAQ

What is UnscrambleIt?

UnscrambleIt is a free word unscrambler and Scrabble finder. You enter letters and it returns every valid word you can make, sorted by length and score.

How do I unscramble letters into words?

Type your letters in the box and press Unscramble it. Add ? for a blank tile. Choose a dictionary, then use starts with, ends with or contains to narrow the list.

Can it work as a Scrabble finder?

Yes. Each word shows its face-value Scrabble score. Premium squares on your board can raise it, so compare the top few options before you play.

How many letters can I enter?

Up to 15, including blanks. That covers a full Scrabble rack plus board letters you want to build through.

Which dictionary does it use?

You can choose NWL for North American Scrabble, CSW for UK and tournament play, or ENABLE for Words With Friends style games.

What is the difference between an unscrambler and an anagram solver?

An unscrambler lists every word your letters can build. An anagram solver returns only words that use all of the letters.

Does it work for Wordle?

Wordle needs clue-based filtering, so use the Wordle solver. For today's puzzle see today's Wordle answers.

Is using a word unscrambler cheating?

In a casual game or a puzzle app, most players treat it as a hint. In a ranked or tournament game, follow the rules of that event. Many people also use it after a match to learn what they missed.

Is UnscrambleIt free?

Yes. No account, no download and no limit on searches.