How it scores words
Each word shows its tile score next to it: the sum of the letter values below. A letter that needs a blank tile scores 0, because a blank has no value. The list starts with the highest score. Words with the same score are sorted by length, longest first.
The score does not include the board. Double and triple letter squares, double and triple word squares, and the 50-point bonus for using all 7 tiles are added on top. A 9-point word on a triple word square is worth 27, so look at the board before you take the top word.
Letter values
| Points | Letters |
|---|---|
| 1 | A, E, I, L, N, O, R, S, T, U |
| 2 | D, G |
| 3 | B, C, M, P |
| 4 | F, H, V, W, Y |
| 5 | K |
| 8 | J, X |
| 10 | Q, Z |
Build on letters already on the board
Add the board letter to your rack before you search. If the board has an R you can reach, type your 7 tiles and the R. The finder then shows words that use the R. Check each word against the board, because the finder does not know where the letter is.
Tips for a better score
- Look for short words with a high-value letter. XI, JO, QAT and ZAX are worth a lot and fit in small spaces.
- Keep a balanced rack. A rack with only vowels or only consonants makes the next turn hard.
- Do not use an S or a blank for a few points. Both help you make a 7-tile play later.
- Use the word unscrambler with Options when you need a word that starts or ends with a given letter.
Which words count?
The finder uses the ENABLE word list, which is close to the lists that North American word games use. It is not an official Scrabble dictionary, so check a word with your game's dictionary if a player challenges it. Scrabble is a trademark of its owners; this site has no connection with them.