Unscramble Solver
Analyze letter combinations to find every possible word
About the Unscramble Solver
The Unscramble Solver performs an exhaustive, systematic analysis of every valid word hiding in your letter set. Unlike the Jumble Solver (which constrains results to same-length words), this tool returns words of every valid length — from 2-letter plays up to the longest possible combination. Every result is scored against your chosen scoring system and can be sorted by points, word length, or alphabetical order.
How to Use the Unscramble Solver
Enter Your Letter Set
Type up to 15 letters into the input field. Use # for blank tiles that act as wildcards, substituting for any letter (scoring zero points).
Configure Parameters
Expand Search Options to select a dictionary, scoring system, minimum word length, and sort preference. Expand Filters to constrain by prefix, suffix, substring, or excluded letters.
Analyze the Results
Results are grouped by score, length, or alphabetically. Each word shows its point value under your chosen scoring system. Identify the highest-value plays at a glance.
Analytical Approach to Letter Decoding
Pattern Recognition Techniques
Effective unscrambling leverages several analytical strategies that go beyond brute force:
- Frequency analysis: Letters like E, T, A, O, I, N, and S appear in the majority of English words. If your rack contains multiple high-frequency letters, expect a large result set. Focus on the highest-scoring combinations first.
- Constraint filtering: When solving for a specific board position, use the filter options to require a prefix (starts with), suffix (ends with), or contained substring. This reduces a set of 500+ words down to the 5-10 that actually fit your constraints.
- Blank tile strategy: Blanks (#) exponentially increase the solution space. A 7-letter rack with one blank can produce 10-20x more results than the same rack without it. Use blanks strategically in board games: they score zero but enable high-value word placements.
- Length-based prioritization: In Scrabble and WWF, longer words generally score higher due to the 50-point bonus for using all 7 tiles. Sort by length to identify potential bingo plays (7+ letter words) first.
- Vowel-consonant balance: A rack heavy in vowels (e.g., A-E-I-O-U-R-S) will produce different word patterns than one heavy in consonants (e.g., B-C-D-G-K-L-T). Adjust your expectations and search strategy accordingly.
Unscramble vs. Jumble: When to Use Each
The two tools serve fundamentally different analytical purposes:
- Unscramble Solver (this tool) — Finds words of any length from your letters. Use for Scrabble rack analysis, Words With Friends plays, word game strategy, or any situation where partial-letter usage is valid. Returns sub-anagrams from 2 letters up to full-length rearrangements.
- Jumble Solver — Finds words using all letters exactly once (same-length only). Use for the Daily Jumble, Text Twist, word scramble puzzles, or any challenge that requires rearranging every letter into a single word.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between unscrambling and solving a jumble?
Unscrambling finds every valid word of any length from your letters — including 2-letter words, 3-letter words, and everything up to the full-length rearrangement. The Jumble Solver only returns words that use all of your letters (same length as input). Use unscramble for comprehensive sub-anagram coverage; use jumble when you need the one word that uses every letter.
How do blank tiles (#) work?
A blank tile acts as a wildcard that can substitute for any single letter. Type # wherever you need flexibility. In scored word games, blanks contribute zero points but dramatically expand the number of valid words. For example, entering B##K returns BACK, BALK, BANK, BARK, BOOK, BUCK, and dozens more.
Which dictionaries and scoring systems are available?
Dictionaries include Scrabble-US (NWL), Scrabble-TWL, Scrabble-UK (Collins/SOWPODS), Words With Friends, and international lists for French, Italian, Romanian, and Spanish. Scoring systems include Scrabble, Words With Friends, Lexulous, Literati, WordOx, Word Chums, Word Feud, and Word Scraper.
How do the filter options work?
Expand the Filter Results panel to constrain output. Starts With requires a prefix (e.g., RE). Ends With requires a suffix (e.g., ING). Contains requires a substring anywhere in the word (e.g., QU). Excludes removes words containing any of the specified letters. Filters stack: you can combine all four simultaneously.