Search Filters
Choose a guided mode
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.
Ready to search.
Solver tips
- Start with a pattern and at least one included letter to narrow the list quickly.
Word finder matches
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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.