Crossword Solver — Find Words by Known Letters
Got a crossword clue with three blanks and one confirmed letter? Select the word length, type what you know into the right positions, and hit Solve. The tool searches 178,691 words and shows every match instantly. Click any result to see its definition — handy when two words fit the grid and you need the clue to break the tie. It works just as well for Scrabble rack decisions, Wordle guesses, and Words With Friends board jams.
A quick strategy that saves real time: solve the crossing words first. A five-letter word with zero letters filled in could match thousands of possibilities. Drop in one confirmed letter from an intersecting answer and that list shrinks fast. Two known letters usually narrows it to a dozen or fewer. If the clue's grammar hints at a suffix, jump straight to words ending in TION or words ending in ING to filter even further.
For the high-scoring corner squares in Scrabble or tricky crossword fills, keep bookmarks on the uncommon letters. Pages like words starting with Z, words starting with X, and words ending in Q give you a short, scannable list instead of guessing blind.
FAQ
How does the crossword solver work?
Pick a word length between 2 and 15, then type any letters you already know into their correct positions. Leave unknown spots empty and press Solve. The tool checks its full dictionary and returns every word that fits your pattern. You can click any result to read its definition. If you suspect the word ends in a common suffix, try browsing words ending in TION or words ending in OR to narrow things down before you even start the solver.
What word games does this help with?
Crossword puzzles, Scrabble, Words With Friends, and Wordle all come down to the same core problem — finding words from partial information. This solver handles that pattern-matching for all of them. Scrabble players hunting for high-value plays should also check words starting with Q and words starting with J for rack-clearing moves.
Any tips for getting fewer, better results?
The more letters you fill in, the shorter your results list. Even a single known letter cuts the matches dramatically. If you have no letters yet, solve an easier crossing word first to lock in at least one position. For uncommon letters, browsing a focused list like words starting with K or words ending in Z is often faster than running the solver with all blanks.