Last updated: September 22, 2025
1. Getting Started
Welcome to Which Word! This guide will help you make the most of our assistant for crossword puzzles, scrabble, hangman and more.
What is Which Word?
Which Word is an iOS app that helps you find valid words based on letters you already know or have available – ideal for word games like Scrabble, Boggle, Wordfeud, or crossword puzzles.
2. Main Features
🧩 Help for Crossword / Hangman
- Find words that match a pattern (e.g. `S__P`)
- Use `*` for unknown letters
- Instant suggestions from a huge dictionary
🎯 Anagram Finder
- Enter a set of letters to find all valid words
- Results sorted by points (Scrabble rules) or alphabetically
- Perfect for Scrabble, Boggle, or Wordfeud
📚 Dictionary Lookup
- Tap on any word to see its definition
- Multiple dictionaries available online
💡 Pro Tips
- Use wildcards like `*` to represent unknown letters
- Try fewer letters to get more results
- Tap on any word to look up its meaning
- Use the sorts to find longer words or higher scoring ones
3. Premium Access
Some advanced features are available through in-app purchases:
- Full Pattern Search: Unlimited queries for word patterns
- Longer Words: Access to results up to 12 letters
- High-Scoring Words: Get suggestions sorted by Scrabble points
Free Daily Usage
Even without a purchase, you can enjoy:
- 2 free advanced searches per day
- Unlimited basic anagram usage with few letters
4. Privacy & Security
- No Account Needed: Use the app without creating an account
- No Tracking: Your searches are never stored
- Local Processing: Calculations are done directly on your device
- Secure Purchases: Powered by Apple’s in-app purchase system
5. System Requirements
- iOS Version: iOS 18 or later
- Devices: iPhone and iPad
- Internet: Required for definition lookup and syncing