Word Unscrambler - Unscramble Letters to Find Words

Free online word unscrambler tool. Enter your scrambled letters and instantly find all valid English words for Scrabble®, Words With Friends®, and word puzzles. Supports wildcards and blank tiles.

Use ? or * for blank tiles/wildcards. Up to 15 letters.
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What is a Word Unscrambler?

A word unscrambler is an online tool that takes a set of scrambled letters and finds all valid English words that can be made from those letters. Our free word unscrambler instantly searches through over 280,000 dictionary words from official Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists to find every possible combination—from 2-letter words to 15-letter words.

Whether you're stuck on a challenging Wordle puzzle, need help in Scrabble, or solving a daily jumble, our word unscrambler delivers instant results sorted by Scrabble point value to help you find the highest-scoring plays.

Top 10 Most Popular Unscrambling Examples

See how our word unscrambler transforms scrambled letters into winning words. We focused on 7-letter combinations since that's the number of tiles in Scrabble and Words With Friends:

AELSTR → ALERTS, ALTERS, SLATER
AEIRTNS → RETAINS, STAINER (7 letters, 50pt bonus!)
EEFPRCT → PERFECT (14 pts)
ABDHNSU → HUSBAND (13 pts)
AEECHTRT → TEACHER, CHEATER
EEICNSC → SCIENCE (11 pts)
AEICLPS → SPECIAL (11 pts)
AEMOSW → AWESOME (12 pts)
AABNNN → BANANA (8 pts)
ZZIQPU → QUIZ (22 pts), ZIP (14 pts)

6 Pro Tips to Unscramble Words Like a Champion

Professional Scrabble players and word game champions use these strategies to quickly unscramble any set of letters:

1

Separate Vowels from Consonants

All words need vowels. Divide your letters into vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and consonants, then try matching different combinations.

2

Look for Common Prefixes

Identify prefixes like UN-, RE-, PRE-, DIS-, or MIS- in your letters. These can help you build longer words quickly.

3

Find Common Suffixes

Look for endings like -ING, -ED, -ER, -EST, -TION, or -LY. Then find base words that work with these suffixes.

4

Start with Short Words

Find 2-3 letter words first, then see if you can extend them. Words like AT → BAT → BATH → BATHE.

5

Memorize High-Value 2-Letter Words

Know words like QI (11 pts), ZA (11 pts), XI (9 pts), XU (9 pts), and JO (9 pts). These are game-changers for parallel plays.

6

Use Our Anagram Solver

When you need to use ALL your letters for a bingo (50-point bonus), try our anagram solver to find exact matches.

How to Use This Word Unscrambler

  1. Enter your scrambled letters — Type up to 15 letters from your Scrabble rack, puzzle, or word game into the search box above.
  2. Use wildcards for blank tiles — Enter ? or * to represent blank tiles or unknown letters. You can use up to 3 wildcards.
  3. Apply advanced filters — Click "Advanced Filters" to find words that start with, end with, or contain specific letters. Perfect for fitting words on the board.
  4. Click "Unscramble Words" — Get all valid words instantly, grouped by length and sorted by Scrabble score.
  5. Click any word for details — See the definition, pronunciation, usage examples, and whether it's valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Scrabble Letter Point Values

Each word shows its base Scrabble score. Here are the letter values used in our calculations:

1 ptA, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R
2 ptsD, G
3 ptsB, C, M, P
4 ptsF, H, V, W, Y
5 ptsK
8 ptsJ, X
10 ptsQ, Z

Works With All Word Games

Our word unscrambler is compatible with all popular word games and puzzles:

Scrabble®

Find the highest-scoring words from your rack. Uses official TWL and SOWPODS dictionaries.

Words With Friends®

Beat your friends with optimal word choices. All results are WWF-compatible.

Wordle

Stuck on today's Wordle? Find all 5-letter word possibilities from your letters.

Wordscapes

Solve puzzles faster by finding all possible words from each level's letters.

Text Twist

Beat the clock by finding words quickly with our instant unscrambler.

Crosswords

Use with our crossword solver for clue-based puzzles with known letters.

Why Choose Our Free Word Unscrambler?

  • 100% Free — No registration, no hidden fees, unlimited searches
  • 280,000+ Words — Comprehensive dictionary from official Scrabble word lists
  • Instant Results — Get all possible words in under a second
  • Mobile Friendly — Works perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops
  • Wildcard Support — Use ? or * for blank tiles and unknown letters
  • Advanced Filters — Find words by length, starting letters, ending letters, or must-contain letters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is word unscrambling?
Word unscrambling is the process of rearranging a set of jumbled or scrambled letters to form valid English words. A word unscrambler tool automates this by searching through dictionary databases to find all possible word combinations from your input letters. It's commonly used for word games like Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordle, and daily jumble puzzles.
How does the word unscrambler work?
Enter your scrambled letters into the search box and click "Unscramble Words". Our algorithm instantly searches through 280,000+ words from official Scrabble dictionaries to find all valid English words that can be made from your letters. Results are sorted by Scrabble point value so you can quickly find the highest-scoring options.
Can I use wildcards or blank tiles?
Yes! Use ? or * to represent a blank tile or unknown letter. For example, entering "QU?ZZ" will find words where the ? can be any letter. You can use up to 3 wildcards in a single search. This is perfect for Scrabble players who have blank tiles in their rack.
What dictionary does this word unscrambler use?
We use the TWL (Tournament Word List) and SOWPODS dictionaries, which are the official word lists used in North American and international Scrabble tournaments. This ensures all words are valid for competitive play in both Words With Friends and Scrabble.
How many letters can I unscramble at once?
You can enter up to 15 letters at a time, including up to 3 wildcards. This covers standard Scrabble racks (7 tiles) plus any board letters you want to include. For best results with word games, enter your 7 rack letters plus any letters already on the board that you want to play through.
Is this word unscrambler free to use?
Yes, our word unscrambler is 100% free with no registration or sign-up required. Use it as many times as you want for Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordle, crosswords, Text Twist, Word Cookies, and any other word puzzle games. There are no ads that block functionality.
Can I find words that start or end with specific letters?
Yes! Use the Advanced Filters to specify starting letters, ending letters, letters the word must contain, and minimum/maximum word length. This is perfect for fitting words onto a Scrabble board when you need to connect with existing letters.
Why can't I find certain words in the results?
Our unscrambler uses official Scrabble dictionaries which don't include proper nouns (names, places), abbreviations, or hyphenated words. If a word isn't appearing, it may not be valid for competitive word games. We also only show words of 2+ letters by default.
What are the best 7-letter unscramble words for bingo bonuses?
High-scoring 7-letter words include QUIZZED (35 pts), JAZZILY (35 pts), SQUEEZE (25 pts), and AMAZING (19 pts). Finding a 7-letter word in Scrabble earns a 50-point bingo bonus. Use our unscrambler with your rack letters to find all possible 7-letter plays.
How do professional Scrabble players use word unscramblers?
Tournament players use unscramblers for practice and study, not during games. They memorize high-probability letter combinations called "bingo stems" (like SATINE, RETINA) and use tools like ours to learn all words that can be formed. This builds vocabulary for competitive play where no aids are allowed.