Word Scramble
Unscramble the jumbled letters to find the hidden word. Beat the clock for bonus points!
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About Word Scramble
Word Scramble is a classic vocabulary and spelling game where the letters of a word are shuffled into a random order. Your task is to figure out the original word from the jumbled letters. Words are drawn from six categories - Animals, Countries, Food, Science, Sports, and Technology - giving you a wide and educational vocabulary challenge.
Controls
- Type in the input box - Enter your answer (not case-sensitive)
- Enter / Check button - Submit your answer
- 💡 Hint button - Reveal the first and last letters of the word (costs 5 points)
- ⏭ Skip button - Skip the current word (streak resets to 0)
- New Game button - Reset your score and streak and start fresh
How to Play
- A scrambled word appears on screen - figure out the original word and type it in.
- You have 30 seconds per word. The faster you answer, the more bonus points you earn.
- A correct answer scores 10 base points plus a time bonus (up to 25 extra points).
- Using the hint deducts 5 points from your score for that word.
- The timer bar turns yellow under 20 seconds and red under 10 - keep an eye on it!
- Your best score is saved locally and shown in the sidebar.
Frequently Asked Questions
The game draws from a large word list. You'll encounter different words each session, with difficulty varying from short common words to longer, less familiar ones.
When time expires, the correct answer is revealed and you move to the next word. Your score only increases for words you unscramble correctly before time runs out.
Some versions include a Hint button that reveals the first letter of the answer at the cost of bonus points. Check the in-game controls for available hints.
Words are common English vocabulary across various categories. No specialist knowledge is required - all words are in everyday use.