Scrabble Word Finder
Enter '?' or a space for up to 2 blank letter tiles. You can use underscore (_) instead of ? to lock letters in place.
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Scrabble can bring even the most powerful word masters and anagram solving pros to their knees! So, if you have ever been stumped trying to come up with high-scoring words during a tense game of Scrabble, you are not alone. We've been there, and that's why we brewed up our Scrabble Cheat and Word Finder. It's user-friendly, powerful, and here to help you show that jumble of letters who's boss. Let's get you on the road to Scrabble mastery!
Enter Your Scrabble Letters
First, input the letters you have on your Scrabble rack into the search box. Don't worry about the order - our word solver can unscramble any mix of letters to find playable words.
Include Blank Letter Tiles
If you have blank tiles (wild cards), you can include them when you enter your Scrabble letters into the search box by using a question mark '?'; for example, "A??LE" would find 1,598 possible words, such as APPLE, ADDLE, AGLEY, AXELS, ANGEL, ANGEL, BLAZE, and more.
Use Advanced Search (Optional)
You can use our advanced search options to filter your results by restricting the letters your Scrabble Words can contain and the length.
Lock Letters in Position with Underscore (_)
The underscore feature is incredibly powerful for finding words that fit specific board positions. While '?' represents any letter (blank tile), underscore '_' locks that position to match any single letter.
Pattern Matching Examples:
- C_T → Finds 3-letter words: CAT, COT, CUT (but not CART or CT)
- _IGHT → Finds 5-letter words: LIGHT, MIGHT, NIGHT, RIGHT, SIGHT, TIGHT
- A__LE → Finds 5-letter words: APPLE, AMPLE, ANGLE, ANKLE
- B_A_D → Finds 5-letter words: BLAND, BRAND, BOARD
When to use underscore vs question mark:
- Use
? when you have a blank tile that can be any letter
- Use
_ when you need to fit words around existing board letters
- Combine both:
A?_LE uses your blank tile as the 2nd letter and any letter for the 3rd position
Click "GO" To Find Answers
After entering your letters and setting your choices, click the "GO" button. Our Scrabble Cheat will generate a list of playable Scrabble words based on your input.
Using Your Scrabble Words
The Word Generator will give a list of playable Scrabble words and their point values. The higher the point value, the more it will boost your Scrabble score! If you have a specific place on the Scrabble board where your word needs to be placed, be sure to use the advanced options for help placing it.
Remember, strategic word placement on the board can multiply your points and give you the upper hand. Be sure to use the BONUS squares.
Sort and Navigate Your Results
Once you get your results, you have powerful tools to find the perfect word:
- Sort buttons: Arrange words alphabetically (A→Z or Z→A) or by score (High→Low or Low→High). By default, words are sorted by highest score first.
- Jump to word length: Click any length button to instantly jump to words of that specific length. Perfect when you need to fit a word in a tight space!
- Visual feedback: When you jump to a section, it will briefly highlight in yellow to help you spot it.
Quick Navigation
Jump to any section of this comprehensive Scrabble guide:
Basics of Scrabble
Scrabble is a classic word game owned by Hasbro. Two to four players can score points by placing a tile with a letter on it onto a Scrabble board to form words, which has a 15x15 grid of squares, which is 225 squares.
The tiles letters must make words in crossword puzzle style.
The Scrabble words can read left to right in rows or downward in columns. All Scrabble Words be included in one of the Official Scrabble Word dictionaries.
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NWL (NASPA Word List)
- USA, Canada, Thailand - formerly TWL
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CSW (Collins Scrabble Words)
- All other countries - formerly SOWPODS
To get a better idea of how the game is played, take a look at this example Scrabble game.
At the start of the game you will have a Scrabble board, 100 letter tiles, a letter bag, and up to 4 letter racks.
Choose your Scrabble dictionary (NWL, CWL) based on your country of origin. Place all tiles into the letter bag, shake them up and draw to see who goes first.
The player that draws the tile closest to the letter "A" or if a blank tile is drawn that player starts.
After the turns are chosen, return the tiles to the bag and shake them again. Each player will then draw seven (7) tiles and place them on their letter rack. Now the fun begins!
- Words can be placed either across or down. Diagonal words are not allowed.
- Each player should tally their score at the end of his or her turn.
- The players take turns to the left.
- On each turn the player must add one or more letters to an already played word to receive the points for full word built.
- If the letters played touches any adjacent words, it must also form a word in order to be playable.
- Letters cannot be moved or shifted after they are already played.
- Blank letter tiles can be used in place of any letter.
- You can use a turn to exchange any amount of your letters.
- You can challenge a word before the next turn starts. If the challenge is lost by the player, they the losing party must take their tiles back and they lose their next turn.
The game is over when all letters are gone from the letter bag and one of the players has no more tiles. The game also ends if there are no possible plays left.
Scrabble Tile Distribution & Point Values
Here's the complete breakdown of tiles in a standard Scrabble game:
| Letter |
Points |
Count |
Letter |
Points |
Count |
Letter |
Points |
Count |
| A | 1 | 9 |
J | 8 | 1 |
S | 1 | 4 |
| B | 3 | 2 |
K | 5 | 1 |
T | 1 | 6 |
| C | 3 | 2 |
L | 1 | 4 |
U | 1 | 4 |
| D | 2 | 4 |
M | 3 | 2 |
V | 4 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 12 |
N | 1 | 6 |
W | 4 | 2 |
| F | 4 | 2 |
O | 1 | 8 |
X | 8 | 1 |
| G | 2 | 3 |
P | 3 | 2 |
Y | 4 | 2 |
| H | 4 | 2 |
Q | 10 | 1 |
Z | 10 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 9 |
R | 1 | 6 |
Blank | 0 | 2 |
Total: 100 tiles (98 letters + 2 blanks)
Tip: Memorizing tile distribution helps you track what's left in the bag during endgame!
Scrabble Board Layout & Bonus Squares
The Scrabble board is a 15×15 grid (225 squares total) with strategically placed bonus squares:
- Triple Word Score (TW) - 8 squares - Triples the entire word score
- Double Word Score (DW) - 17 squares - Doubles the entire word score
- Triple Letter Score (TL) - 12 squares - Triples the letter's value
- Double Letter Score (DL) - 24 squares - Doubles the letter's value
- Center Star - 1 square - Acts as Double Word Score for first play
Key locations:
- Triple Word squares are in all four corners and middle of each edge
- Double Word squares form diagonal patterns from the center
- Letter multipliers are scattered throughout for strategic placement
Scoring a Bingo - Scrabble Bonuses
Imagine for a moment the game of Scrabble. You're gazing at your rack, seven letters in hand, and suddenly you see it—a word that uses every last one. This triumphant move is known as a "Bingo." It's a moment of sheer delight, a testament to a player's linguistic skill. Pulling off a Bingo is no easy feat, given the challenge of simultaneously creating a word using all seven tiles.
But the joy of a Bingo doesn't end with the satisfaction of crafting a seven-letter word. The game rewards your ingenuity with an additional 50 points, over and above what you score for the word. This hefty bonus can dramatically shift the tide of a game, making it a prized move among seasoned Scrabble enthusiasts and Words With Friends lovers.
- Mastering the Game: Aspiring to land a Bingo? It's all about strategy. Players usually try to maintain a mix of vowels and consonants on their rack, aiming for a balance that opens up possibilities. They also tend to hold onto common letter blends that can smoothly meld into a seven-letter word.
- A Few Examples: to spark your imagination, here are some seven-letter words that could turn into a victorious Bingo: "QUICKLY," "JUMBLES," or even "ZAPPING."
Bonus Squares Explained
Ever noticed those colorful squares on your Scrabble board? They're not just for show - they can seriously pump up your score. Here's what each one means:
- TW = Triple Word: Land a word here, and its base score will get tripled. Now that's what we call a game-changer!
- TL = Triple Letter: This square triples the value of the letter placed on it. Perfect for when you've got those high-value letters!
- DW = Double Word: The word that includes a letter on this square gets its base score doubled. A great opportunity to get ahead!
- DL = Double Letter: The value of the letter placed on this square gets doubled. Small but mighty!
Remember, these bonus squares can make the difference between winning and losing, so make sure to use them wisely!
Advanced Scrabble Strategy Guide
Hook Words: Double Your Scoring Potential
Hook words are one of the most powerful techniques in Scrabble. A hook is when you add a single letter to an existing word to form a new word. This allows you to score points for both the original word and your new word!
- S-Hooks: The most common - add an S to pluralize (CAT → CATS)
- Front Hooks: Add a letter before (EAR → BEAR, DEAR, HEAR)
- Back Hooks: Add a letter after (BE → BED, BEE, BET)
- Two-Way Hooks: Words that can hook both ways (ARE → BARE/AREA)
Pro Tip: Keep common hook letters (S, R, E, D) for maximum flexibility!
High-Scoring Tile Placement Strategy
Maximize your points by strategic tile placement:
- Q Without U: Learn words like QI, QAT, QOPH, QAID, QANAT
- X Placement: Target Double/Triple Letter squares - AX, EX, XI, XU, OX
- Z Power Words: ZA, ZAP, ZEP, ZIT, ZOO - all easy to place!
- J and K Combos: JO, KA, KI - short words with big points
Board Control Techniques
Control the game by controlling the board:
- Block Triple Words: Don't open TW squares unless you can use them
- Parallel Plays: Place words alongside existing words for multiple scoring
- Defensive Play: Sometimes scoring less prevents opponent mega-scores
- Center Control: Dominate the center to limit opponent options
Two-Letter Power Words
Master these essential 2-letter words for tight spots:
Common:
AA, AB, AD, AE, AG, AH, AI, AL, AM, AN, AR, AS, AT, AW, AX, AY
With X:
AX, EX, OX, XI, XU
With Z:
ZA, ZO
With Q:
QI, QA (SOWPODS only)
Endgame Mastery
Win close games with these endgame strategies:
- Count Tiles: Know what letters remain in the bag
- Track Points: Calculate exact scores before playing
- Go Out First: Add opponent's remaining tiles to your score
- Block Out Plays: Prevent opponent from using their high-value tiles
Ready to Play Scrabble?
Want to play Scrabble online? You are in luck! Android and iOS both have online Scrabble games. Scrabble Go is available to download for free.
Scrabble Go was recently updated with great new features! The newest version includes the following:
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Live games with family and friends
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You can watch opponents' moves in real-time, just like in an offline Scrabble game!
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Explore themed events and adventures, including duels and puzzle paths.
Games Like Scrabble®
Since Scrabble, Words With Friends, and WordFeud share similarities, our
Scrabble Cheat also functions as a Words With Friends Word Finder and WordFeud Cheat. Word game enthusiasts will enjoy using this versatile anagram solver for their favorite word games!
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Scrabble FAQs
Take a look at these frequently asked questions and facts all about Scrabble. We frequently update these FAQs as more comments/questions come in, so if you need anything, feel free to contact us.
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How Many Squares Are on a Scrabble Board?
The standard board is 15x15, which makes 225 squares total. It is the same for Words With Friends.
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How Many Bonus Squares are on a Scrabble Board?
Bonuses are a great way to give your scores a boost! Lucky for you, there are 61 bonus spaces. Here is a breakdown of each of the bonuses:
- 8 Triple Word
- 12 Triple Letter Score
- 17 Double Word Score
- 24 Double Letter Score
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What is the Highest Scoring Scrabble Word
Technically OXYPHENBUTAZONE is the highest scoring word with a possible 1778 points, but it has never been successfully played (at last check).
A more attainable word would be MUZJIKS, it is a seven letter word worth 29 points without bonuses. According to a Redditor, your chances of drawing these at the start of the game is 1 in 347,222,222,222!
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What are the Highest Scoring Two-Letter words and Three Letter Words?
These are the top 3 two letter words and three-letter words. They aren't very common, so don't be disappointed if you haven't heard of them.
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2 Letter
- QI (11 points)
(Noun) the circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine.
- ZA (11 points)
(Noun) an old solfeggio name for B flat; the seventh harmonic, as heard in the or aeolian string; -- so-called by Tartini.
- ZO (11 points)
(Noun) An indigenous people of Burma.
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3 Letter
- ZZZ (30 points)
This implies that a person is sleeping.
- ZIZ (21 points)
A giant, griffin-like bird in Jewish mythology.
- ZUZ (21 points)
(Noun) An ancient Hebrew silver coin, one quarter of a shekel.
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How Many Words Start With Q and Z?
Z and Q are the highest scoring letters in Scrabble. They are worth a whopping 10 points each. Knowing these word is a good idea for each Scrabble pro or noob.
There are 1,118 words starting with Z and 1,352 words starting with Q.
Free Scrabble Resources & Word Lists
Enhance your Scrabble game with these helpful resources:
Pro Tip: Bookmark these lists for quick reference during practice games!
Frequently Asked Questions About Scrabble Word Finder
Is using a Scrabble Word Finder considered cheating?
This depends on your game context. In casual games with friends or family, using a word finder as a learning tool is often acceptable if all players agree. However, in tournament play or competitive settings, external assistance is prohibited. Many players use our tool for practice, to improve vocabulary, or to verify words after games.
How do I find words for Scrabble with specific letters?
Simply enter your tiles into our word finder. Use '?' for blank tiles, and utilize our advanced filters to specify starting letters, ending letters, or letters that must be included. The tool will instantly generate all valid words sorted by score.
What's the best way to find high-scoring Scrabble words?
Focus on using high-value letters (J, Q, X, Z) on multiplier squares. Look for opportunities to create multiple words in one play (parallel plays). Our word finder automatically sorts results by score, showing you the highest-value options first.
Can I use this tool for Words With Friends?
Absolutely! Our word finder supports multiple dictionaries including ENABLE (Words With Friends), TWL06 (US Scrabble), and SOWPODS (International Scrabble). Just select your preferred dictionary from the dropdown menu.
How do I make a Scrabble word finder for myself?
While you could create your own using programming languages and word list databases, it requires significant technical expertise. Our tool is free, constantly updated, and includes features like blank tile support, advanced filtering, and multiple dictionary options that would take considerable time to develop independently.
What is the A-Z Scrabble word finder?
An A-Z word finder allows you to browse all valid Scrabble words alphabetically. Our tool goes beyond this by letting you search for words starting with any letter, containing specific letters, or ending with certain letters - all while showing point values.
Is there a Scrabble word finder that shows definitions?
Yes! Click on any word in our results to see its definition and meaning. This helps you not only find valid words but also expand your vocabulary for future games.
How accurate is this Scrabble word finder?
Our word finder uses official Scrabble dictionaries (TWL06, SOWPODS) and is regularly updated. Every word shown is tournament-legal in its respective dictionary. We maintain 100% accuracy by cross-referencing multiple official sources.
Can I find Scrabble words by pattern?
Yes! Use underscores (_) to lock specific letter positions. For example, "A_PLE" will find AMPLE and APPLE. This is perfect when you need to fit words into specific board positions.
What's the difference between TWL and SOWPODS dictionaries?
TWL06 (Tournament Word List) is used in North American Scrabble, containing about 178,000 words. SOWPODS combines the British and American dictionaries, containing about 267,000 words. SOWPODS includes more international English variations and spellings.
Other Word Games & Board Games
Scrabble isn't the only popular game out there. There are too many to list! Most of these word games have a similar scoring system, so they will be easy to learn. So if you like playing word games, here are a few of them below:
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