# Word Finder - wordhelper.org — Help for tile-based word games

> Word helper for tile-based games, suggesting words and checking validity. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Loxley Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-finder-wordhelperorg/id460744832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Loxley Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460744835)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Word
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,595 App Store ratings · 172 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-finder-wordhelperorg/id460744832/reviews.md

## What is Word Finder?

Word Finder allows you to find and check valid words in all popular crossword games such as Scrabble®, Words With Friends, etc.

 • Enter the tiles on your rack (including blanks)
 • Find all possible words, ordered by score or word length
 • Enter an existing word on the board that you'd like to attach to
 • Find all possible words that could attach to that word: alongside it, crossing it, extending it, or fitting between multiple words
 • No internet connection required to search
 • Look up definition using the built-in iOS dictionary or search online
 • Check if a word is valid
 • Includes Words With Friends, Scrabble®, Lexulous, as well as other popular word games
 • Supports multiple dictionaries:
 •• WWF (new combined English dictionary)
 •• USA MW 2018 (OSPD6)
 •• USA MW 2014 (OSPD5)
 •• USA MW 2006 (OSPD4)
 •• USA Tournament 2018 (TWL18)
 •• USA Tournament 2016 (TWL16)
 •• USA Tournament 2014 (TWL14)
 •• USA Tournament 2006 (TWL06)
 •• USA Schools 2018 (SSWL18)
 •• USA Schools 2016 (SSWL16)
 •• International 2019 (CSW19)
 •• International 2015 (CSW15)
 •• International 2012 (CSW12)
 •• International 2007 (CSW07)
 •• Minimal (only words present in all word game dictionaries)
 •• Lexulous: (US English)
 •• Lexulous: (UK English)

Word Finder is a helper app for popular word games.  It is not affiliated with the makers of these games.

This app is not made by or endorsed by the makers of Scrabble®.  Scrabble® is a registered trademark of Hasbro Inc. Corporation and J.W. Spear & Sons Limited.

## Key features

- Find words from rack tiles
- Suggest words attaching to board words
- Order words by score or length
- Offline word search
- Check word validity
- Multiple dictionary support

## Chart rankings

- #87 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

## What do users think of Word Finder?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Essential for playing WWF
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 👍 Keeps up with dictionary changes
- 👍 Helpful for learning new words
- 👍 Versatile across word games
- 👍 Provides definitions
- 👍 Excellent word lists and features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Some suggested words not accepted in WWF
- 🐛 Definitions not always available
- 🐛 Font size issues in recent update
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues in some versions
- 🐛 Incompatibility with certain dictionaries

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Recent update broke core functionality
- Excessive ads and pop-ups in some versions
- Inconsistent dictionary support across platforms

**Most requested features**

- Allow inputting more than 7 letters
- Add ability to check for words that can be played alongside existing board words
- Include latest Scrabble dictionary updates
- Improve search functionality to find words starting/ending with specific letters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 172)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-finder-wordhelperorg/id460744832/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent helper

*2026-02-18, version 2.14*

I’m happy to be back at my desk and I’m helping my brain to stay focused and strong

### 2/5 — Freezing Screen

*2025-12-14, version 2.14*

Too often the screen freezes. In order to get back to an other app, I have to turn my phone completely off for several minutes.

### 5/5 — Word Finder

*2024-09-17, version 2.14*

If you enjoy playing WWF you will find this App essential. It is user friendly and keeps you updated with periodic changes in the dictionary that can otherwise be very frustrating.

### 5/5 — Wilbur

*2024-04-24, version 2.14*

Wonderful. I use your app. every day with Words with Friends.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-02-24, version 2.14*

Really helps

### 5/5 — LaMb

*2023-10-28, version 2.14*

Thanks for your app, appreciate how much it helps

### 5/5 — Scrabble dictionary

*2023-05-29, version 2.14*

Love this app bu wished it had the new 2022 Maria dictionary in it . 

This app is worth paying for the upgrade . 

Beautiful app , I’m using it everytime I play now

### 4/5 — Love Your App!!

*2023-02-24, version 2.14*

Is there a different dictionary for Wordfeud? I'm wondering if you could add it too? Thanks for the app, yours is one of my favorites. 🤗🙂🥸

### 2/5 — Good but flawed

*2021-11-09, version 2.14*

Major flaw in that cant add a single letter (8 letters) or wildcard letter in Anagram solver mode, otherwise very good but so often u just want to use one letter in an existing word on the board

### 5/5 — Word Finder

*2021-07-03, version 2.14*

If you enjoy playing WWF you will find this App essential. It is user friendly and keeps you updated with periodic changes in the dictionary that can otherwise be very frustrating.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Finder

### What does this app do?

This app acts as a helper for popular tile-based word games. It allows you to input your available tiles, including blanks, and find all possible valid words you can form. It can also help you find words that can be attached to existing words on the game board.

### What are the key features of this word helper?

Key features include finding words from your rack tiles, suggesting words that attach to existing board words, ordering results by score or length, offline search capabilities, word validity checking, and support for numerous dictionaries used in various word games.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can use all its features without any cost or interruptions.

### Which word games does this app support?

This app is designed to assist with popular tile-based word games such as Scrabble®, Words With Friends, Lexulous, and other similar games. It includes specific dictionaries tailored for these games.

### Can I use this app without an internet connection?

Yes, a significant advantage of this app is that no internet connection is required to perform word searches. You can find valid words and check their validity even when you are offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.14 — 2020-11-02

I've updated the dictionaries to reflect recent changes.

### 2.13 — 2020-10-18

I've updated the dictionaries to reflect recent changes.

### 2.12 — 2019-10-01

I've fixed a problem where the sidebar on iPads was blank (it had black icons on a black background so you couldn't see the buttons).  Sorry for the problem - I made a mistake when packaging up the files for the last update and missed one file off the list.

### 2.11 — 2019-09-27

• Added support for CSW 2019.
• Updated the dictionary for WWF to reflect recent changes.
• I've hopefully fixed a bug where the text entry boxes would sometimes disappear off the screen. I tried to fix this before, but it was still broken for a few people - thank you for your patience. If it still isn't working properly, please let me know!
• I've fixed a problem where some text was obscured by the 'notch' on the iPhone X and 11 when holding the phone in landscape orientation.
• Various other fixes.

### 2.10 — 2019-04-27

I've updated/added six dictionaries:

• New combined English dictionary for WWF
• USA MW 2018 (OSPD6)
• USA Tournament 2018 (TWL18)
• USA Schools 2018 (SSWL18)
• USA Tournament 2016 (TWL16)
• USA Schools 2016 (SSWL16)

I've also optimised the app to look better on larger screen devices, and fixed a few bugs.

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