# Za: Scrabble Word Lookup — user reviews

> 6 indexed App Store user reviews of Za by Jacob Parker, rated 4.60/5 from 12 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/za-scrabble-word-lookup/id1159847785/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/za-scrabble-word-lookup/id1159847785.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0

## Most critical reviews (6 lowest-rated)

### 2/5 — No longer a valid Scrabble dictionary

*2025-07-31*

If you’re using this for Scrabble where players agree on a specific dictionary, this application is no longer helpful. Nice try, but you broke an app that didn’t need fixing!

**Developer response:** Sorry - the official dictionaries need to be licensed. This uses the SCOWL dictionary, which is similar

### 4/5 — Dictionary needs to be updated

*2024-02-20*

I’d give it 5 stars, but I’m pretty sure it’s still using the 4th Ed. Scrabble dictionary (instead of 7th)

### 4/5 — Not every word

*2021-05-28*

I do find this app useful but it needs an update or to be rechecked as it doesn’t have all the allowable words. e.g. nav.

### 4/5 — Very useful

*2018-12-30*

I play with a group of 6 others.  We play for fun and sociability rather than a contest.  We don’t keep score and often help each other with words. Most of the group uses an official book for they don’t trust Za.  I have demonstrated that every word in the book is in Za.  I use Za and am able to quickly get a determination.

Improvements:
- since we are in US there is no need to show both SOWPDS and TWL06.  This should be a selectable option to show either one or both visibly on screen.
- there is LOTS of white space and the letters are very small especially on an iPhone.  Larger letters for typing and yes/no.
- definition should appear with the yes/no determination rather than a navigation option.
- when keyboard appears cursor should automatically move to “Enter Word” instead of requiring touching this location before typing.

### 5/5 — Money

*2023-06-01*

Money. Fresh. Sweet

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2017-04-09*

This app was really useful and I use it all the time!

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