Scrabble Word Finder
Find the highest-scoring words for your Scrabble tiles using official tournament dictionaries
Scrabble Word Finder is the ultimate tool for Scrabble players who want to maximize their scores. Enter your rack tiles, and our powerful search engine reveals all valid words from official Scrabble dictionaries, sorted by points to help you find the best plays instantly.
What is a Scrabble Word Finder?
A Scrabble word finder (also called a Scrabble cheat, Scrabble solver, or Scrabble helper) is a tool that takes your available letter tiles and finds all valid words you can play. Our finder uses official tournament dictionaries (OTCWL and SOWPODS) to ensure every word is legal in competitive play.
Whether you're stuck with difficult tiles, looking for that elusive 7-letter bingo, or just want to learn new words, our Scrabble word finder helps you become a better player while expanding your vocabulary.
How to Use the Scrabble Word Finder
Finding the perfect Scrabble word is easy:
- Enter your rack tiles – Type all 7 letters from your Scrabble rack (or fewer if needed)
- Add blank tiles – Use ? to represent blank tiles (up to 2 in standard Scrabble)
- Apply filters – Use "Starts", "Ends", or "Contains" to match board positions
- Select dictionary – Choose Scrabble US (OTCWL) or Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Click Find Words – Get results sorted by Scrabble points!
Official Scrabble Dictionaries
Our Scrabble word finder supports both official tournament dictionaries:
OTCWL / TWL (US/Canada)
The Official Tournament and Club Word List (also called TWL or Tournament Word List) is used in competitive Scrabble in the United States and Canada. It contains approximately 192,000 words and is maintained by the North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA).
SOWPODS (UK/International)
SOWPODS is used in competitive Scrabble throughout the rest of the world, including the UK, Australia, and international tournaments. It combines the US and UK word lists, containing approximately 280,000 words – making it more permissive than OTCWL.
Scrabble Letter Point Values
Know your letter values to maximize your score:
| Points | Letters | Tiles in Bag |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Blank (wild) | 2 |
| 1 | A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R | 68 total |
| 2 | D, G | 7 total |
| 3 | B, C, M, P | 8 total |
| 4 | F, H, V, W, Y | 9 total |
| 5 | K | 1 |
| 8 | J, X | 2 total |
| 10 | Q, Z | 2 total |
Scrabble Strategy Tips
Master these strategies to dominate your Scrabble games:
1. Learn Two-Letter Words
Memorize all 107 valid two-letter words. Key ones include QI (11 pts), ZA (11 pts), XI (9 pts), and XU (9 pts). They're essential for parallel plays.
2. Aim for Bingos
Using all 7 tiles in one play earns a 50-point bonus! Look for common bingo stems like -ING, -TION, -NESS, RE-, UN-, and -ED.
3. Save Your S Tiles
S tiles are precious – they can pluralize any noun or add to verbs. Don't waste them on small plays; save for bigger scores or bingos.
4. Control the Board
Block triple word scores from your opponent while positioning yourself to use them. Don't open premium squares unnecessarily.
5. Balance Your Rack
Keep a good mix of vowels and consonants (ideally 2-3 vowels, 4-5 consonants). Avoid duplicates when possible.
6. Use Blank Tiles Wisely
Blanks are worth 0 points but incredibly valuable. Save them for bingos or plays worth 50+ points. Never waste a blank!
Highest-Scoring Scrabble Words
Here are some of the highest-scoring words you can play in Scrabble:
Essential Two-Letter Scrabble Words
These high-value two-letter words can save your game:
| Word | Points | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| QI | 11 | Chinese life force (also spelled CHI) |
| ZA | 11 | Slang for pizza |
| XI | 9 | 14th letter of Greek alphabet |
| XU | 9 | Vietnamese monetary unit |
| JO | 9 | Scottish term of endearment |
| AX | 9 | Chopping tool (variant of AXE) |
| EX | 9 | Former partner or the letter X |
| OX | 9 | Domesticated bovine |
Browse Scrabble Words by Length
Explore word lists organized by length – perfect for finding bingos:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is using a Scrabble word finder cheating?
It depends on context. In casual games, many players use word finders to learn new words and improve their skills. In official tournaments, outside assistance is not allowed. Our tool is perfect for practice, learning, and friendly games where all players agree to use helpers.
What's the difference between OTCWL and SOWPODS?
OTCWL (Official Tournament and Club Word List) is used in North American Scrabble tournaments with ~192,000 words. SOWPODS combines US and UK dictionaries with ~280,000 words and is used internationally. SOWPODS includes words like ZO, CH, and GI that aren't in OTCWL.
What is a Scrabble bingo?
A bingo (called a "bonus" in some countries) is when you use all 7 tiles from your rack in a single play. This earns an extra 50 points on top of the word's base score. Competitive players typically average 2-3 bingos per game.
How do blank tiles work in Scrabble?
Blank tiles can represent any letter but are worth 0 points. Once placed, they remain that letter for the rest of the game. Use our tool with ? to see all possible words with your blanks.
What are the best letters to have in Scrabble?
The most valuable tiles are Z (10 pts), Q (10 pts), X (8 pts), and J (8 pts). However, a balanced rack with common letters (S, E, R, A, T, I, N) often leads to higher-scoring plays and bingos.