Photo and screenshot recognition
Use a camera photo of a physical board or a screenshot from a supported word game. You can correct a letter, a blank tile or the board angle when needed.
Scrabboard Solver · Android
Find the best Scrabble move from a photo
Take a photo of a real board or import a screenshot. Scrabboard Solver recognises the board and letters, then shows playable words ranked by score on your Android phone or tablet.
Choose the dictionary and board type, check the recognised letters and explore your best moves. Image recognition runs locally on your device.
Install on Google PlayFree to download. Contains ads and in-app purchases.
Analyse your board and compare every move
Moves ranked by score
Compare playable words and their scores, then view their positions on the virtual board. Choose the dictionary that matches your game.
Hints to help you learn
Ask for clues such as the score, word length or first letter. Try finding the move yourself before revealing the full solution.
Local image analysis
The recognition models run on your Android device. Your board photo does not need to be sent to a remote recognition server.
Remaining tiles in the bag
Check the remaining tiles to consider possible future racks and plan the next stage of your game.
Save and export positions
Save your game to return to the analysis later. Export the position in CGP format to keep it or share it for further analysis.
From a board image to your best moves
- Take a clear photo of the whole board, or import a screenshot from your gallery.
- Select the matching dictionary and board type.
- Check the recognised letters, rack and blank tiles; correct them if necessary.
- Compare the solutions by score or use hints to work out a move yourself.
See how Scrabboard Solver works
Browse examples of board detection, recognised letters, solutions and hints. Your results depend on the image quality and the dictionary and board you choose.
Main menu
Take a camera photo, choose an image from your gallery or start with an empty board to enter a position manually.
4 corners detection of the board
The application detects the four board corners in your photo or screenshot. Check the framing and adjust the board angle if needed.
Letters recognized
Check the recognised letters on the virtual board. Add or correct a letter and specify blank tiles before calculating moves.
Rack letters automatically recognized
Rack letters are recognised from the image. Compare them with the original photo or screenshot and correct them if needed.
Solution found
View a suggested move on the virtual board. Use the solution list to compare playable words and their scores.
Hints
Work out the word using hints: score, first or second letter, word length, direction and starting position.
Picture of a scrabble board
Photograph a real board and check the recognised letters. Compare your idea with the suggested moves or ask for hints.
Screenshot of a scrabble app
Import a screenshot from a supported game to analyse the position. Choose the matching board and dictionary before comparing words.
List of scrabble dictionaries
Select the word list used in your game, such as ODS9, NWL2023 or Collins CSW2024. Find the current options in the dictionary section and guide.
List of scrabble boards
Bonus square layouts differ between games. Select the board type that matches your photo or screenshot.
Words With Friends 2
An example of Words With Friends 2 board detection. Check the rack, letters and dictionary before analysing the position.
Words With Friends Messenger
A recognition example using a Words With Friends Messenger board. This screenshot shows an existing application interface.
Supported games and dictionaries
Scrabboard Solver supports physical Scrabble boards and screenshots from several word games. Always choose the board and dictionary that match your game.
Games and boards
- Classic Scrabble board
- Scrabble GO
- Classic Words Plus
- Words With Friends 2
- Wordfeud
- Literati
- Word Domination
- Word Crack
- WordBiz / ISC
- NYT Crossplay
Word lists
- French: ODS7, ODS8, ODS9
- US English: NWL2018, NWL2023, Merriam-Webster
- UK English: Collins CSW19, CSW2024
- Words With Friends: ENABLE1
- German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
Practical guides for your next game
Watch the application demonstration
See the board recognition and solution display in action. The guides explain how to prepare an image and check the result.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a photo of a physical Scrabble board?
Yes. Include the entire board, use even lighting and avoid reflections. Check the recognised letters before comparing solutions.
Does it work with screenshots?
Yes, for supported games such as Scrabble GO, Words With Friends 2 and Wordfeud. Select the matching board type and dictionary.
What if a letter is recognised incorrectly?
You can adjust the recognised position manually, including letters and blank tiles. A sharper image with less glare can also help.
Which devices can run the application?
The application is available for Android phones and tablets on Google Play. Check the store listing for compatibility with your device.
Is the application free?
It is free to download and contains ads and in-app purchases. Google Play shows the available purchase options.
Is my board photo sent to a recognition server?
No. Image recognition runs locally on your device. See the privacy page and Google Play listing for the application’s data information.
Can I use the ODS9 dictionary?
Yes. ODS9 is among the available French word lists. Select the dictionary used by the game you are analysing.
Questions about Scrabboard Solver?
For feedback or help, email the developer. Mention your device, application version, game and dictionary so the problem can be understood.
Install on Google Play