Word Unscrambler

Type your letters (use ? for a blank tile) and press Unscramble. The tool checks about 170,000 English words and lists every word you can spell, longest first. Filters narrow the list for word games and puzzles.

How to use the word unscrambler

1. Type up to 15 letters. Use ? for a blank that can be any letter.
2. Optionally set a minimum length or a starts with, contains or ends with filter.
3. Press Unscramble. Words appear grouped by length, longest first.

How it works

For each word in the list, the tool counts how many of each letter it needs and compares with the letters you have; blanks cover any shortfall. That letter-count check is a quick way to test for an anagram.

The math of anagrams

A word with n different letters has n! arrangements: “earth” has 5! = 120. With repeated letters, divide by the factorials of the repeats: “letter” has 6! ÷ (2! × 2!) = 180 arrangements. Only a handful of them are real words, which is why a dictionary check is needed.

Word Unscrambler quiz: 10 questions

Test yourself with 10 multiple-choice questions. Choose an answer and press Submit to see if you are right and why. Your score appears at the end.

Frequently asked questions

What word list does it use?

The public-domain ENABLE list of about 172,000 English words, popular for word games.

Can I use blank tiles?

Yes. Type ? for each blank.

Why is a word missing?

Proper nouns, abbreviations and some newer words are not in the list.

How many letters can I enter?

Up to 15.

Is it allowed in games?

Use it to practice and to check words after a game; follow the rules of the game you play.

Sources

• ENABLE word list (public domain)

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