Word Finder
Search and filter words by length, letters, prefixes, suffixes, and exclusions. Perfect for Scrabble, Wordle, and general word-building.
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Found 0 wordsWhat is a Word Finder?
A Word Finder is a powerful dictionary lookup utility designed to search for vocabulary matching very specific constraints. It is an invaluable helper for writer block, vocabulary training, and popular letter games like Scrabble, Words with Friends, Wordle, and crosswords.
Unlike standard dictionary apps where you have to look up words by exact spelling, our Word Finder lets you reverse-search using constraints like: "Find all 6-letter words starting with 'S', ending with 'T', and containing the letters 'L' and 'E'."
Key Features of Our Word Finder
- Rack letters: Input your scrambled tiles. The solver searches for words you can form using any subset of these letters (and handles blank wildcards using '?' or '*').
- Starts & Ends With: Perfect for finding hooks on a board game where a word must connect to a letter.
- Excludes: If you are solving a word puzzle and know certain letters are not in the solution, list them in the Exclude Letters field.
- Length specific: Filter the entire dictionary of 369,420 words to a single length constraint.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find words of a specific length?
Simply select the desired word length from the "Word Length" drop-down menu (e.g. "5 letters" for Wordle games), enter any other filters, and click search.
How do I search without rack letters?
You can leave the "Available Letters" field empty. The finder will query the entire dictionary matching your Starts With, Ends With, Contains, and Excludes filters.
Can this tool help me with crossword puzzles?
Yes. If you know specific letters at certain spots, you can use the Starts With, Ends With, or Contains fields. For even more direct crossword mapping, use our dedicated Crossword Solver which lets you specify wildcard placeholders in a single row.