Crossword Solver
Fill the letters you know, and we'll find the words that fit.
Type at least two squares — for example, C?T finds CAT, COT, and CUT.
About this tool
Stuck on a crossword answer? Enter the letters you know and ? (or _) for the blanks — like C?O??W?RD — and the solver finds every dictionary word that fits your squares.
It searches by exact length and position, so even one or two known letters can crack a stubborn corner of the grid.
Frequently asked questions
How do I enter a partially solved answer?
Type the letters in their positions and use ? or _ for empty squares. A?PLE finds APPLE; ??Z?? finds all 5-letter words with Z in the middle.
What if I don't know any letters?
Enter all wildcards to browse every word of that length — or better, use our Crossword Clue Finder to search by the clue's meaning.
Does it include obscure crossword words?
The 172,000-word ENABLE dictionary includes most crosswordese. Very obscure proper nouns aren't included, since they aren't dictionary words.
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