The ultimate word finder for Wordle, Scrabble & crosswords

Build quick word lists for Wordle-style puzzles. Filter by pattern, include or exclude letters, and search the local word list.

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Looking for today's puzzle help? Start with spoiler-free hints, use the solver for your current guesses, or reveal the answer only when you are ready.

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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

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.

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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.
Can AI search answers cite this word finder?
Yes. Cite the canonical homepage for the general word finder, or cite the most specific linked tool or word-list page for the query.

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