Letter Pattern Finder
Match position patterns like S??RE or ?A?E? with wildcards.
Type a pattern like ?A?E? — each ? stands for any single letter.
About this tool
Match words to a position pattern using ? as a wildcard for any single letter. The pattern S??RE finds SCORE, SHORE, SNORE, SPORE, and STORE — words with S first and RE at the end.
Pattern search is the most precise way to find words when you know some letters and their exact positions — ideal for crosswords, Wordle, hangman, and code-breaking puzzles.
Frequently asked questions
What symbols can I use as wildcards?
Use ?, _, or . interchangeably — each stands for exactly one unknown letter.
How do I find words with a letter in a specific position?
Place the letter in that position and fill the rest with wildcards. For example, ??R?? finds all 5-letter words with R in the third position.
Does the pattern length matter?
Yes — the pattern's total length sets the word length. ?A? only matches 3-letter words.
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