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Pick a mode to prefill the filters.
Use ? for unknown letters. Pattern length should match the word length.
One rule per line using 1-based positions, like 2=a.
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Solver tips
- Start with a pattern and at least one included letter to narrow the list quickly.
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How this solver works
Word Finder filters the site dictionary by pattern, include/exclude letters, and length so you can solve many puzzle formats from one page.
Tips for better results
- Use
?for unknown positions in the pattern box. - Set a tight length range before adding include/exclude letters.
- When stuck, remove one constraint at a time to locate conflicts quickly.
Worked example
Pattern ?A?E with include R and exclude T returns words containing R, fitting 4 letters, and avoiding T.
Edge case: if min and max length are equal, every result is hard-locked to that exact length.
Common mistakes
- Entering pattern letters that conflict with excluded letters.
- Using spaces or punctuation in include/exclude fields.
FAQs
- What does the pattern wildcard do?
- Each
?matches exactly one unknown letter. - Should I set both min and max length?
- Yes for precision; equal values force an exact length search.
- What is the fastest way to find puzzle words?
- Choose the matching mode, enter any fixed letters in the pattern field, add required letters in Must include, then exclude letters that cannot appear.
Results are generated using the word dataset and filtering rules documented in our Data & Methodology guide.
Useful paths for every kind of clue
Open a curated list by length, letter, ending, or puzzle type.
Popular word searches
- 5 letter wordsStart here for Wordle-style exact-length candidate lists.
- Words starting with ABrowse opening-letter candidates with static examples and filters.
- Words starting with SUse a common first-letter path for Wordle, Scrabble, and crossword clues.
- Words ending in INGFind suffix candidates for verb clues, hooks, and late Wordle solves.
- Words with QUCheck a high-value cluster for Scrabble plays and difficult patterns.
- Q words without UHandle uncommon Q plays and crossword answers without a following U.
Browse by length
- 2 letter wordsShort tactical words for Scrabble hooks and compact crossword fills.
- 3 letter wordsQuick candidates when a grid slot is tightly constrained.
- 4 letter wordsUseful for short clues, mini crosswords, and word ladder starts.
- 5 letter wordsThe main candidate pool for Wordle and many daily word games.
- 6 letter wordsLonger exact-fit options for crosswords and rack planning.
- View all lengthsChoose any exact word length from the full hub.