Word Builder Tips: 6 Ways to Find More Words

Finding words isn't about vocabulary so much as method. These six habits find more words in less time. New here? Read the rules first.

1. Hunt the big word first

The seven letters always spell a common word, worth 8 points. Look for familiar endings: -ING, -ER, -ED, -LY, -TION; then the start falls into place.

2. Work down from it

Once you have the seven-letter word, drop one letter at a time. RANGE hides in ARRANGE; so do EARN, RAGE, NEAR and GEAR.

3. Add S, ED and ER

Every word you find may have relatives. If RAGE counts, check RAGES; if EARN, check EARNS and EARNED. The counter only moves when you type them.

4. Pair every vowel with every consonant

For three-letter words, go through them mechanically: take a vowel and try each consonant before and after it. It's dull, but it empties the list.

5. Shuffle when stuck

Your eye gets used to one arrangement. One shuffle shows new pairs of letters next to each other, and the next word usually appears.

6. Use the hint for the last few

When the counter says three words left and you've stared for a minute, take the hint: it gives the length and first letter of the shortest one, and the others often follow.

Last updated 2026-10-20