Unscramble Words
Got a jumble of letters and no idea what to do with them? Our free word unscrambler turns any set of scrambled letters into every valid word you can make — instantly. Type in your letters, add a blank or two if you have wildcard tiles, and the tool checks them against a full dictionary and lists every word those letters can spell, grouped from longest to shortest so the best play is right at the top. It works for Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordle, anagrams, the daily word scramble, and any game where you build words from letters — no sign-up, no download, and it's quick even on a slow mobile connection.
How to use the word unscrambler
You don't need a full rack to get results — even three or four letters will return plenty of words. Here's all it takes:
- Enter your letters. Type the scrambled letters you have. Order doesn't matter — the unscrambler rearranges them for you.
- Add blanks if you need them. Use a
?or*for each blank or wildcard tile. The tool tries every letter in that slot. - Hit Unscramble. Every valid word appears below, grouped by length with the longest words first.
- Pick your play. Tap any word to see its definition, or use the filters to narrow the list further.
An example: unscrambling RAINBOW
Say you type in the letters RAINBOW. The unscrambler returns RAINBOW in full, plus shorter words hidden inside it — BRAIN, BARON, ROBIN, BRAWN, IRON, BAR and dozens more — all sorted by length. Instead of staring at the tiles trying to spot a word, you get the complete list at a glance and can choose the highest-scoring option that fits the board.
Using blank tiles and wildcards
Blank tiles are where an unscrambler really earns its keep. If you have a blank, enter a ? or * in its place — for example, type CASTL? and the tool fills the blank to complete CASTLE, along with any other word those tiles can make. Each wildcard stands in for any single letter, so the unscrambler tests every possibility and shows you only the words that are actually valid.
Advanced filters: narrow your results
When a long rack returns too many words, the filters help you zero in:
- Starts with / ends with — show only words beginning or ending with specific letters, handy for building off a tile already on the board.
- Must include — force a particular letter to appear, useful when you're extending an existing word.
- Word length — limit results to a specific number of letters.
- Dictionary — switch between Scrabble US, Scrabble UK, Words With Friends, or Wordle so the words match the game you're playing.
Games you can use the unscrambler for
The same tool works across almost every word game:
- Scrabble — find the highest-scoring word your rack allows, including blank-tile plays.
- Words With Friends — unscramble your tray and sort by points to match the game's scoring.
- Wordle — narrow down five-letter possibilities from the letters you've confirmed. Try our Wordle solver for green, yellow, and grey clues, or grab a spoiler-free nudge from Wordle Hint Today.
- NYT Strands — trace theme words on a 6×8 board. Our Strands Hint Today page has the theme clue, spangram hint, and answers when you need them.
- Quordle — solve four five-letter boards at once. Get clues and answers on Quordle Hint Today.
- Anagrams — rearrange a set of letters into every word they can spell. See also our anagram solver.
- Word scramble and jumble puzzles — decode the scrambled word in seconds.
- Wordscapes, Word Cookies, TextTwist and more — any puzzle that asks you to make words from letters.
How the word unscrambler works
Under the hood, the tool takes the letters you enter and compares every possible arrangement against a dictionary of valid words, then filters out anything that isn't a real, playable word. Wildcards expand the search to cover every letter they could represent, and the results are ranked by length so the most valuable plays surface first. It's the tedious part of word games — checking thousands of combinations — done for you in an instant.
Tips for unscrambling words faster
- Lead with high-value letters. When you have a Q, Z, J or X, look for a word that lands it on a bonus square rather than just playing the longest option.
- Learn the short words. Two- and three-letter words are the glue of a high-scoring Scrabble or Words With Friends board, and the unscrambler surfaces them all.
- Use filters on long racks. Seven letters can return hundreds of words — a quick “starts with” or “must include” filter cuts the list to what's actually useful.
- Set the right dictionary. A word that's valid in Scrabble UK might be rejected in Scrabble US or Words With Friends, so match the dictionary to your game before you play.
Frequently asked questions
Is the word unscrambler free?
Yes — it's completely free, with no account or download required. Unscramble as many sets of letters as you like.
How many letters can I enter?
You can enter a long rack plus blank tiles. For best results on very long inputs, use the advanced filters to narrow the list.
Can I use blank or wildcard tiles?
Absolutely. Add a ? or * for each blank, and the unscrambler will try every letter in that position when building word options.
Does it work for Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Yes. You can switch dictionaries to match Scrabble's official word list or sort results by points for Words With Friends, so the words it suggests will be accepted in your game.
What's the difference between an unscrambler and an anagram solver?
They're closely related. An unscrambler finds every valid word your letters can make, in any length; an anagram solver typically looks for words that use all your letters. Our tool does both — just read the full-length results at the top of the list for true anagrams.