Word Scramble

Play Word Scramble free online. Unscramble the jumbled letters to find the hidden word.

Ten scrambled words, each against the clock. Type the word the letters spell. Any real word that uses all the letters counts. Use hints if you get stuck.

  • Category: Word
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 4 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Word Scramble

Objective: Unscramble as many of the ten words as you can.

  1. Press Start. A set of jumbled letter tiles appears.
  2. Type the word they spell and press Enter.
  3. Any real word that uses every letter is accepted.
  4. Use Hint to reveal the first letters, or Skip to move on.

Scoring

20 points per letter, plus 2 points per second left. Each hint costs 30 points.

Difficulty levels

Easy: 4–5 letter words, 45 seconds each. Normal: 5–6 letters, 30 seconds. Hard: 7–8 letters, 25 seconds.

Tips

  • Look for common endings like -ING, -ER and -TION.
  • Try putting vowels between the consonants.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Type your answer and press Enter

Mouse

  • Click Hint or Skip

Touch

  • Type with your phone keyboard, tap Enter

Word Scramble achievements

  • Unscrambler – Solve your first word.
  • Word Wizard – Score 1,000 points in one game.
  • Clean Sweep – Solve all ten words in a game.

Frequently asked questions

Is Word Scramble free to play?

Yes. Word Scramble is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Word Scramble?

Unscramble as many of the ten words as you can. Press Start. A set of jumbled letter tiles appears. Type the word they spell and press Enter.

Can I play Word Scramble on my phone?

Yes. Word Scramble works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Type with your phone keyboard, tap Enter.

Does Word Scramble save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Word Scramble are saved in your browser automatically.

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