Dictionary
About This Dictionary
Puzzle Letters's dictionary looks up any English word's definition, part of speech, phonetic pronunciation, and example sentences — sourced from the Free Dictionary API. Each result also shows the word's Scrabble point value based on standard tile scores, so you can verify a play's worth before committing to it.
Knowing a word's definition helps you verify that an unscrambled result is actually a word you can defend in a game, understand new vocabulary you encounter in puzzles, and build lasting word knowledge rather than just memorizing letter patterns.
How Scrabble Scores Are Calculated
Each letter in Scrabble has a fixed point value based on how frequently it appears in English. Common letters score 1 point (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R); less common letters score more. The score shown here is the base tile value of the word — the actual in-game score depends on premium squares on the board and rack bonuses.
- 1 point: A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R
- 2 points: D, G
- 3 points: B, C, M, P
- 4 points: F, H, V, W, Y
- 5 points: K
- 8 points: J, X
- 10 points: Q, Z
Frequently Asked Questions
- What dictionary source does this use?
- Definitions are fetched from the Free Dictionary API, which aggregates definitions from multiple open-license dictionary sources including Wiktionary.
- Why doesn't my word show a definition?
- Some uncommon words, proper nouns, or very new slang may not be in the Free Dictionary API's database even if they appear in Scrabble word lists. Try searching for the base form of the word (e.g. "run" instead of "running").
- Is the Scrabble score shown the actual game score?
- The score shown is the base tile value — the sum of each letter's face value. In-game scores are higher when premium squares (double/triple letter or word) are used. The base score is useful for comparing words against each other.
- Can I look up words from other languages?
- The dictionary is optimized for English words. Words from other languages may return definitions if they've been borrowed into English, but coverage is best for standard English vocabulary.