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Find the highest-scoring words from your rack tiles — works for Scrabble & Words With Friends
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Click any rack to see the best words you can make:
The Ultimate Scrabble Word Finder
Our Scrabble helper analyzes your rack letters and finds every valid word you can play, sorted by point value. Whether you're stuck with tough tiles or hunting for a bingo (using all 7 tiles for a 50-point bonus), this tool has you covered.
Works perfectly for:
Scrabble
Classic board game with TWL & SOWPODS dictionaries
Words With Friends
Mobile word game with slightly different scoring
Wordfeud
Cross-platform multiplayer word game
Learning Tool
Expand your vocabulary and discover new words
Scrabble Letter Point Values
Memorize these values to calculate scores quickly and prioritize high-value tiles:
Premium Square Strategy
The Scrabble board has special squares that multiply your score. Master these to dominate:
Double Letter
Doubles the value of the letter placed on it. Best for J, X, Q, Z tiles.
Triple Letter
Triples the letter value. A Q here = 30 points! Only 12 on the board.
Double Word
Doubles your entire word score. The center star is a DW square.
Triple Word
Triples your word score! Only 8 on the board — in the corners and edges.
Example: Maximum Score Play
Word: QUIZZIFY (if it were valid!)
Strategy: Place Q on TL (30 pts) + Z on TL (30 pts) + hit TW = massive score
Reality: The highest-scoring single word ever played in competition was CAZIQUES for 392 points!
Winning Scrabble Strategies
Tournament players use these techniques to consistently score 400+ points per game:
Hunt for Bingos
Using all 7 tiles earns a 50-point bonus. Look for common bingo stems like -ING, -TION, -ED, -ER. The letters AEINRST make the most bingos!
Use Hook Words
Add a letter to existing words to score twice. Add S to QUIZ for QUIZS? No — but add A to MAZE for AMAZE, scoring both words!
Play Parallel Words
Place words parallel to existing ones, creating multiple 2-letter words. You score for every word formed — often 30+ points from short plays!
Control the Board
Don't open Triple Word squares for your opponent. Play defensively when ahead, aggressively when behind.
Manage Your Rack
Keep a balance of vowels and consonants (ideal: 3 vowels, 4 consonants). Exchange tiles if your rack is unplayable.
Learn 2-Letter Words
There are 107 valid 2-letter words. Knowing them all opens up parallel plays and tight board positions. QI and ZA are game-changers!
Essential 2-Letter Words
These short words are crucial for parallel plays and tight spots. Memorize them!
Q Without U Words
Stuck with a Q but no U? These words save the day:
Top Bingo Stems
These 6-letter combinations make the most 7-letter bingos. Add one letter to complete:
The History of Scrabble
Scrabble has a fascinating origin story spanning the Great Depression to global phenomenon:
Invention
Architect Alfred Mosher Butts creates "Lexiko" during the Depression, analyzing letter frequencies in newspapers to determine tile distribution.
Scrabble is Born
James Brunot buys rights, adds the 15×15 board with premium squares, and names it "Scrabble" (meaning to scratch frantically).
Macy's Discovery
The president of Macy's plays Scrabble on vacation, loves it, and orders it for the store. Sales explode from 2,000 to 4 million sets.
First World Championship
The first official Scrabble championship is held. Today, the World Scrabble Championship awards $10,000+ to winners.
Global Phenomenon
Over 150 million sets sold in 121 countries. Available in 29 languages. Played by an estimated 4 million people daily.
Scrabble vs Words With Friends
Both games are similar but have key differences:
| Feature | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Board Size | 15×15 | 15×15 |
| Premium Square Layout | Symmetric pattern | Different layout |
| Tile Values | Classic scoring | Slightly different (J=10, X=8) |
| Dictionary | TWL (US) / SOWPODS (UK) | Enhanced dictionary (more words) |
| Bingo Bonus | 50 points | 35 points |
| Platform | Board game, apps | Mobile app only |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the Scrabble word finder?
Enter your rack letters (up to 7 tiles) in the search box. Use ? for blank tiles. We'll show all valid words sorted by point value, helping you find the highest-scoring play.
What is a bingo in Scrabble?
A bingo is when you use all 7 tiles from your rack in a single play. This earns a 50-point bonus on top of your word score. The best players average 2-3 bingos per game.
Is QI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes! QI (the Chinese concept of life force) is valid in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. It's the most useful Q-without-U word, worth 11 points. Other valid Q-no-U words include QOPH, QAT, and QADI.
What's the highest-scoring Scrabble word?
The highest-scoring word in competition was CAZIQUES (plural of cazique, a West Indian chief) for 392 points. Theoretically, OXYPHENBUTAZONE could score 1,778 points with perfect placement!
What dictionary does Scrabble use?
North American tournaments use the TWL (Tournament Word List). International games use SOWPODS, which combines TWL with the British dictionary. SOWPODS has about 30,000 more words.
How many tiles are in a Scrabble game?
A standard Scrabble set has 100 tiles: 98 letter tiles and 2 blank tiles. The most common letters are E (12 tiles), A and I (9 each). There's only 1 each of J, K, Q, X, and Z.