Free · Reading and words

Tricky Word Finder

Find the less familiar words in a story, lesson, or note so you know what to explain.

  • Clear, kid-friendly steps
  • Private in your browser
  • No signup
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What words should we check?

Words to teach

No tricky words found

These words are not on the familiar-word list. A name or special word can still be just right.

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Three simple steps

How to use it

  1. Paste or type the words you want to check.
  2. Read the clear score and look at the words that need attention.
  3. Change a few words, then check the new version.

Private by default

Your words and choices stay in this browser tab. There are no accounts, uploads, ads, or trackers inside the tool. Close the tab and the working data is gone.