To unscramble the word 'conflagratory,' follow these steps: 1. Write down the letters: C, O, N, F, L, A, G, R, A, T, O, R, Y. 2. Look for common prefixes or suffixes; in this case, 'con-' and '-ory' can be identified. 3. Experiment by rearranging the letters to form smaller words or combinations. 4. Use online tools or word unscramblers for assistance if needed. 5. Keep track of the combinations that make sense contextually.