Guides
Plain-English articles, reference lists and answers to common questions about word games and the tools on this site.
How to unscramble words
A step-by-step method for spotting words in a jumble of letters.
What is an anagram?
Definitions, examples and the difference between an anagram and an unscramble.
Scrabble tips
Tile values, bingos, premium squares and what to do with a poor rack.
Tips for five-letter puzzles
Opening guesses, tracking clues and avoiding near-miss traps.
Crossword and word-search help
Using patterns, conventions and the basics of cryptic clues.
Common prefixes and suffixes
Word beginnings and endings that make unscrambling easier.
Two-letter words
Every two-letter word in the ENABLE list.
Three-letter words
Every three-letter word in the ENABLE list, by first letter.
Words with Q but no U
The words to know when you draw a Q and no U.
Words with Z
Short words that use a Z, grouped by length.
Words with J and X
Short words that use a J or an X.
Word count guide
Typical lengths, reading time and how to trim or expand a text.
Title case, sentence case and more
When to use each case and how the converter behaves.
Word lists explained
ENABLE, NWL and CSW, and why word lists differ.
Glossary
Short definitions of word game terms.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the tools.