# guesses(forWordRange:in:language:) Returns a list of words that are possible valid replacements for a misspelled word. ``` func guesses(forWordRange range: NSRange, in string: String, language: String) -> [String]? ``` ## Parameters `range` The range of a misspelled word in `string`. `string` A string in which there is a misspelled word, as located by `range`. `language` The language of the of the words that are possible corrections. This string is from the ISO 639-1 standard, for example `es` (Spanish). ## Return Value An array of strings each of which might be a correct substitute (that is, a guess) for a misspelled word in the given range of the string. If no possible guesses are found, the method returns an empty array. ## Discussion The strings in the array are in the order they should be presented to the user—that is, more probable guesses come first in the array. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)