Crossword Solver
Find words matching a letter pattern
ℹ️ Pattern length = word length. ? and _ both work as wildcards. Use letters at known positions.
Quick guide
What can Crossword Solver help you do?
Free crossword solver. Enter known letters and ? for unknowns to find matching words. Perfect for crossword puzzles, wordle, hangman. 172,000-word dictionary.
Best for
Useful for quick file work, text cleanup, calculations, content creation, and website or AI checks.
How to use it
Open the tool, enter or upload what it asks for, then copy or download the result directly.
Privacy and limits
Most tools run in your browser with no sign-in. Very large files or older devices may hit browser memory limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this for crosswords?
For "C_T" you know the first letter is C and last is T but middle is unknown. Enter "C?T" — get CAT, COT, CUT.
Wordle / Hangman?
Yes. If you know "??ART" pattern, enter that to find APART, START, CHART, etc.
Pattern with no length?
Length must equal the word length you want. Use "Starts with" / "Ends with" / "Contains" modes for length-flexible search.