Game guide · Rules, tips and strategy
How to Play Word Scramble
Learn how to solve mixed-up letters using a clue, limited attempts, hints, and letter patterns.
Word Scramble gives you a clue and a rack of letters in the wrong order. Rearrange the letters to find the answer that matches the clue. The daily challenge allows six attempts, and a hint can reveal one letter when you need help.
The objective
Rearrange every displayed letter into the hidden word that matches the clue.
How to play Word Scramble
- 01
Read the clue before moving letters; it narrows the answer to a topic, meaning, or type of thing.
- 02
Check the number of letters and look for familiar beginnings, endings, and common letter pairs.
- 03
Type a candidate answer using every displayed letter exactly once, then select Check word.
- 04
Use Shuffle to change the visual order of the rack without changing its letters.
- 05
If you are stuck, use Reveal a letter, then try again. You have six attempts in the daily puzzle.
Word Scramble rules
- The answer uses every displayed letter exactly once.
- The submitted word must match the puzzle's answer and clue.
- The daily puzzle allows six attempts.
- A hint can reveal a letter; practice puzzles are separate from the daily result.
Word Scramble tips and strategy
- Look for common letter pairs and endings such as -ING, -ER, and -ED.
- Use the clue to think of synonyms and related words before trying random arrangements.
- Separate vowels and consonants mentally, then test likely syllable patterns.
- Check letter counts carefully: a candidate with a missing or extra repeated letter cannot be correct.
Helpful answers
Word Scramble questions, answered
More detail about the rules, controls, and strategy for Word Scramble.
How do I play Word Scramble?
Rearrange every displayed letter into the hidden word that matches the clue. Read the clue before moving letters; it narrows the answer to a topic, meaning, or type of thing. Check the number of letters and look for familiar beginnings, endings, and common letter pairs. Type a candidate answer using every displayed letter exactly once, then select Check word. Use Shuffle to change the visual order of the rack without changing its letters. If you are stuck, use Reveal a letter, then try again. You have six attempts in the daily puzzle.
What are the rules of Word Scramble?
The answer uses every displayed letter exactly once. The submitted word must match the puzzle's answer and clue. The daily puzzle allows six attempts. A hint can reveal a letter; practice puzzles are separate from the daily result.
What tips can help me with Word Scramble?
Look for common letter pairs and endings such as -ING, -ER, and -ED. Use the clue to think of synonyms and related words before trying random arrangements. Separate vowels and consonants mentally, then test likely syllable patterns. Check letter counts carefully: a candidate with a missing or extra repeated letter cannot be correct.
Where can I play Word Scramble?
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