Type direction:
Click a cell, then type. Arrow keys to move. Backspace to clear. Esc to deselect.
How to Use
- Set up the board: Click a square and type letters already on the board (use ? for a blank). Arrow keys to move, Backspace to clear.
- Enter your rack: Type your 7 letters in the tile rack above.
- Get the best words: Click "Show Me Best Move" for top-scoring plays—double/triple letter and word squares, plus 40-point bingo for using all 7 tiles.
- Use "Get a Hint" for step-by-step help, or "Clear Board" to start over.
Free word finder for Crossplay, Scrabble and Words with Friends
Word Game Helper is a free word finder that works with NYT Crossplay, Scrabble, and Words with Friends. Enter the letters on the board and your rack, then get the highest-scoring words and best move in one click. Bonus squares (double letter, triple word, etc.) and letter values match each game, and you get a 40-point bingo bonus when you use all seven tiles.
Use this Crossplay word finder, Scrabble word finder, or Words with Friends word finder with no sign-up and no download—everything runs in your browser. Save multiple boards to switch between games, and use blanks (?) for wildcard tiles.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I use Word Game Helper?
- Enter letters already on the board by clicking cells and typing, add your 7 tiles in the rack, then click "Show Me Best Move" to see the highest-scoring words. Use "Get a Hint" for step-by-step help.
- Does Word Game Helper work with NYT Crossplay, Scrabble, and Words with Friends?
- Yes. Choose your game in the dropdown so bonus squares and letter values match the official rules for all three.
- How do I enter blank or wildcard tiles?
- Use a question mark (?) for each blank tile in your rack or on the board. You can enter up to 4 blanks.
- What does Show Me Best Move do?
- It finds every valid word you can play with your tiles, scores them using double/triple letter and word squares and a 40-point bingo bonus for using all 7 tiles, then lists the best moves by score so you can pick one and place it.
- Is Word Game Helper free? Do I need an account?
- Yes. Word Game Helper is free. No account or sign-up is required; it runs entirely in your browser.
- Where is my data stored? Is it private?
- Your board and tiles stay on your device. Word Game Helper does not send your game data to a server. You can save boards locally in your browser to switch between games.