Word Solver

You’re staring at a crossword clue, a Wordle pattern, or a Scrabble rack, and you need a word that fits. The Word Solver is your go-to: enter the letters you have, add any known positions or constraints, and get a list of matching words instantly. It’s built for speed - no login, no ads, just results.

Solving patterns with known letters

If you already know some letters and their positions (like in Wordle or a crossword), use the pattern input. For example, ?A? finds all three-letter words with A in the middle. You can combine this with your letter pool to narrow results further. This is the fastest way to solve a partial word.

Using wildcards for unknown letters

Don’t know a letter? Use ? or * as a wildcard. The solver will find all words that match the pattern, regardless of the missing letter. This is especially useful for games like Hangman or when you’re stuck on a crossword clue with only a few letters.

Filtering by word length and letter constraints

Once you’ve entered your letters or pattern, apply filters:

• **Word length** – set exact length .
• **Starts with / Ends with** – useful when you know the first or last letter.
• **Contains / Excludes** – force or block specific letters.

These filters help you avoid scrolling through hundreds of irrelevant words.

When you need high-scoring words for Scrabble

If you’re playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, the solver can sort results by score. Enter your rack letters, set the board constraints (like a premium square), and see which words give you the most points. Remember, this is an unofficial helper - always check the official game dictionary for tournament play.

What to do if no words appear

If the solver returns nothing, try:

• Removing one filter at a time.
• Checking that your pattern uses correct wildcard symbols.
• Making sure you haven’t accidentally excluded all possible letters.

Sometimes the word you’re thinking of isn’t in the dictionary. The solver uses a standard English word list, but it doesn’t include every proper noun or obscure term.

Pattern search example

If the answer looks like ?ra?e, put that in the pattern field first, then add required letters only after the pattern returns too many candidates. Pattern first, contains second, exclude last is the fastest order.

Choose the right word tool

Use this page when you have letters or constraints and need to narrow possible words quickly. If the constraint changes, switch tools: pattern pages for fixed blanks, Wordle pages for colored clues, crossword pages for crossings, and anagram pages when every letter must be used.

Common Questions

What words can I make with these letters?

Enter your letters in the input box, optionally add a pattern with wildcards, and click “Solve.” The tool will list candidate English words that match your criteria, sorted by length or score.

Do I have to use every letter?

No. By default, the solver finds words using any subset of your letters. If you need words that use all letters, enable the “use all letters” option.

Can I use wildcards or blank tiles?

Yes. Use ? or * for unknown letters or blank tiles. This is essential for games like Scrabble where you have a blank tile.

Can I filter by word length?

Yes. Set an exact length before solving. This is one of the most common filters.

Can I exclude letters from results?

Yes. Use the “exclude letters” field to remove words containing specific letters. This helps when you know a letter isn’t in the solution.

Before you use the word list

Before you use a result, check the constraint that matters most for your puzzle: exact length, required letters, excluded letters, or whether every tile must be used. Tighten only one filter at a time so you can see which rule removed the right candidates.