Straight answers about input, Word Lists, scoring and how the word data works.
What can I enter in the universal solver?+
Letters a–z in any mode, up to fifteen characters, typed in any case. The letter modes (Words, Anagrams, Jumble and the word-game modes) also accept ? as a blank that can stand for any letter. Crossword mode takes a pattern instead: known letters plus ? (or _) for each unknown square, like C??SS. Spaces, hyphens and other punctuation are not part of any search.
Which Word List should I choose?+
General English is the balanced default for everyday word finding. Extended English casts the widest net, adding rare, historical and technical entries. Choose North American or International when you want eligibility to follow the corresponding regional game-style list. The separate game selector (Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordfeud) controls the scoring workspace, not the vocabulary.
Why do different games return different words?+
Two separate things are at work: eligibility and scoring. Eligibility comes from the selected Word List, and regional lists genuinely differ in which spellings they accept. Scoring comes from the game context. Third-party games also revise their own dictionaries over time, so a word accepted here under a game-style list may still be treated differently inside a particular app.
What is the difference between an anagram and an unscrambled word?+
An anagram normally uses every supplied letter exactly once: EARTH and HEART are anagrams of the same five letters. An unscrambler is broader: it also returns the shorter words hiding inside the rack. Jumble mode sits between the two, leading with complete rearrangements because that is what a Jumble puzzle asks for.
Can the Crossword Solver understand clues?+
No. The current Crossword Solver matches letter patterns and positional constraints: it finds every eligible word that fits C??SS, but it does not read or interpret the meaning of a clue. The judgement between candidates stays with you.
Why are some words not linked?+
A result links to its own word page only when the entry has enough definition-backed content to support one. The engine can recognize a spelling as eligible for a solver even when that supporting data does not exist yet. Those words appear as plain, unlinked results.
Where do definitions and word scores come from?+
Meanings, senses and pronunciations come from the platform’s lexical data and appear only where that data exists: not every playable word has a full definition. Scores follow the tile-value system of the selected game mode, using a standard letter-tile baseline for comparison.
Is Get Words From Letters an official Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordfeud service?+
No. GetWordsFromLetters.com is built for people who enjoy word puzzles, word games, and exploring language. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the makers of Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordfeud, or any other game named on the site. Game names are used only where they help explain the relevant scoring system, rules, or puzzle context.
Do you store the letters I search?+
No. The tools are designed to work without collecting personal data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.