word finder
Words With These Letters
Enter your letters and find words that match your length, pattern, and letter filters. Use the controls below and get usable answers without leaving the page.
Use ? for wildcards Not sure what to enter? Use the Sample button to load a realistic puzzle.
Enter letters or a pattern, or click Sample to see how this tool narrows a real puzzle.
You know which letters must appear in the word, but you don’t know their order or the full set. This tool is for that exact situation: you enter the required letters, and it finds all words that contain them, no matter where they fall. Perfect for crossword clues, word games, or when you’ve spotted a pattern on the board.
Enter required letters, get matches
Type the letters that must be in the word. The tool will return all dictionary words that contain every one of those letters. If you have optional letters too, add them in a separate field - the tool will prioritize words that use them.
Add length and position filters
If you know the word is 7 letters long, set that. If a required letter is in a specific position (like the first or last), use the starts-with or ends-with filter. The more you know, the faster you’ll get a usable list.
Exclude letters you don’t want
If you’ve already ruled out certain letters, add them to the exclude field. The tool will remove any word that contains those letters. This is especially helpful when you’re working with a limited set of possibilities.
Use wildcards for unknown letters
If you have a blank tile or an unknown letter, use ? in the required or optional fields. The tool will treat it as a placeholder for any single letter. Combine this with length filters to keep the list manageable.
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 required letters and click solve. The tool will show all words that contain every letter you entered.
Do I have to use every letter?
No. The tool finds words that contain your required letters, but they may also include additional letters. If you want words that use only your letters, use the “use all letters” option.
Can I use wildcards or blank tiles?
Yes. Type ? for each unknown letter. The tool treats it as any single letter.
Can I filter by word length?
Yes. Set an exact length . This is the most effective way to narrow results.
Can I exclude letters from results?
Yes. Type letters you want to exclude in the exclude field. Results containing those letters will be removed.
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.