Crossword Solver
Enter a pattern with letters in the squares you know and underscores for blanks. We'll find every word that fits.
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How Pattern Matching Works
Type the letters you know in their correct positions. For squares you don't know yet, use any of these as a blank:
_— underscore (typical crossword notation)?— question mark*— asterisk
The pattern length sets the word length. a_l_ is exactly 4 letters. p_z_le is exactly 6.
Examples
c_t→ cat, cot, cut, cit…a_l_→ able, alga, also…_e_t_e→ settle, gentle, kettle…q_i_t→ quiet, quilt, quint…
FAQ
Can I mix wildcards in one pattern?
Yes — _, ?, and * are all interchangeable and can appear anywhere in the pattern.
Why are some answers missing?
Crossword editors sometimes use proper nouns or unusual spellings. Try the larger "All English Words" dictionary in Options for the widest match.
What's the maximum pattern length?
20 characters — long enough for the longest common dictionary words.