Crossword Solver
Solve crossword puzzles by entering a letter pattern. Use ? or _ for unknown letters.
Matching Words
Found 0 matching wordsHow to Use the Crossword Solver
A crossword solver is a specialized search utility designed to solve clues when you know some of the letters but are missing others. By specifying the exact letter positions and length of the word, you can query a dictionary of 369,420 words to identify possible answers.
Simply count the letters in the crossword grid and enter them. For each blank space, type a question mark (?) or an underscore (_). For example, if you are looking for a 6-letter word that has 'S' at the beginning, 'H' as the third letter, and 'L' at the end, type s?h??l. The tool will return matches like school.
Tips for Solving Crosswords
- Check intersecting words: If you find multiple suggestions, check how each word's letters intersect with other words you have already filled in.
- Check part of speech: Crossword clues always match the part of speech, tense, and number (plural/singular) of the answer. If the clue is in the past tense, the answer will end in -ed.
- Abbreviations: If the clue contains an abbreviation, the answer is usually abbreviated too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters can I use for unknown letters?
You can use either a question mark (?) or an underscore (_). Both act as single-character wildcards. The search is case-insensitive.
Does this tool solve crossword clues by meaning?
No. This is a pattern-based letter solver. It looks for words matching your letter coordinates and does not parse the semantic meaning of the clue. However, it displays all valid dictionary words matching the spelling pattern, making it easy to spot the correct answer.
Is there a length limit for crossword words?
The system searches for patterns up to 15 characters long, which covers almost all standard crossword grids.