Which dictionaries and languages does A2Z Word Finder support?

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A2Z Word Finder lets you pick from multiple game dictionaries and browse word lists in 11 languages. If you play Scrabble in a specific region, Words with Friends, or a crossword-style game, you need to match the tool's dictionary setting to your game's official word list — otherwise the words it returns may not be legal in your game. The dictionary and language options are selectable in the tool's Search Options panel.

Game dictionaries available

The Search Options panel lists the following dictionary and game-type choices:

Setting What it covers
Dictionary General dictionary word list
Words with Friends The Words with Friends word list
Scrabble-CSW Collins Scrabble Words (international/UK-style play)
Scrabble-UK UK Scrabble word list
Scrabble-US US Scrabble word list
Scrabble-TWL Tournament Word List (North American tournament play)
Crosswords Crossword-oriented word matching
Jamble Jamble word game
WordOx WordOx word game

These options exist because each game and region uses a different official word list. A word that's valid under Scrabble-CSW may be rejected in a North American TWL game, and Words with Friends accepts words that Scrabble does not. Selecting the dictionary that matches your game is what makes the returned words actually playable.

Languages you can browse

The site provides word lists across 11 languages:

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Spanish
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish
  • Danish

You can browse words by language directly, which is useful for vocabulary building or for checking words in a non-English game. The interface also lists letter scores for several tile-based games (Scrabble, Lexulous, Literati, WordOx, Words with Friends, Word Chums, Word Feud, Wordscapes), so scoring references are available alongside the word lists.

How to choose the right setting

  1. Identify your game and region — for example, North American tournament Scrabble vs. international Collins play vs. Words with Friends.
  2. Open Search Options in the tool.
  3. Set the Dictionary or game type to the matching option (e.g., Scrabble-TWL for North American tournament play, Scrabble-CSW for Collins).
  4. Enter your rack letters and submit the search.

The expected result: the tool returns only words valid under the dictionary you selected. If you leave it on the wrong dictionary, you'll get words your game won't accept.

Practical notes

  • The tool supports blank tiles (entered as # or -) and board-fitting patterns using ? or _ for open squares, so dictionary choice applies to both unscrambling and fitting words onto a board.
  • A Capital Letters Required option lets you force specific letters into results — useful when fitting high-value letters onto score multiplier squares.
  • The site references a premium/upgrade path, so some features may sit behind that; the dictionary and language browsing described here are part of the core tool interface.

If your goal is simply to unscramble letters for a casual game, the general dictionary or your game's specific list will both work. If you're playing competitively or in a specific region, always match the dictionary to your game's official word list before trusting the results.