Crossword Solver
Find crossword answers by entering a letter pattern!
How to Use the Crossword Solver
Pattern format: Use underscores (_) for letters you don't know. For example, H_LL_ matches HELLO, HILLY, HALLS, etc.
Known letters: Enter any letters you already know in their correct positions.
Results are scored: Words are sorted by Scrabble point value to help you pick the most valuable answers.
Multiple matches: If many words match, try filling in more known letters to narrow the results.
Stuck on a crossword clue? Enter the letters you know and use underscores for the blanks. Our crossword solver searches a comprehensive dictionary of over 178,000 words to find every possible match. Results are sorted by point value so you can spot the most interesting words first.
How to Use the Crossword Solver
Our crossword solver is designed to help you fill in those tricky blanks quickly. Simply enter the letters you know in their correct positions and use underscores (_) for the letters you need to find. For example, if you know a five-letter word starts with H and ends with O, type H___O to see all matching words like HELLO, HIPPO, and HULLO.
Pattern Matching Tips
- - Use underscores for unknowns: Each underscore (_) represents exactly one unknown letter.
- - Enter known letters exactly: Place letters in the positions where you know them. For example, _A_E matches BAKE, CAFE, CASE, DARE, FACE, GAME, GATE, and many more.
- - The more letters you know, the fewer results: Start with what you have and add more letters as you solve adjacent clues to narrow down options.
- - Check the word length: Count the boxes in your crossword grid carefully to make sure your pattern is the right length.
Crossword Solving Strategies
Start with the Easy Clues
Begin with the fill-in-the-blank clues and any answers you know immediately. These provide crossing letters that help you solve the harder clues. The more letters you have in place, the easier it becomes to narrow down remaining answers.
Use Crossing Letters
In a crossword grid, every letter appears in both an across and a down word. When you solve one word, it gives you letters for intersecting words. Pay attention to these crossing letters -- they are your most powerful solving tool.
Think About Word Endings
Common word endings can help you fill in blanks even without the clue. Endings like -ING, -TION, -NESS, -ABLE, -ED, -ER, and -LY appear frequently in crosswords. If the clue suggests a verb in past tense, try placing -ED at the end.
Watch for Crossword Clue Conventions
Crossword constructors follow conventions that can help you decode clues. A question mark at the end of a clue usually signals a pun or wordplay. Clues in quotes may indicate a spoken phrase. Abbreviations in the clue often mean the answer is also abbreviated. Learning these patterns makes you a faster solver.
Common Crossword Answer Patterns
These letter combinations appear frequently in crossword solutions:
Types of Crossword Puzzles
Crossword puzzles come in many styles. The classic American-style crossword has a symmetric grid with interlocking words and typically features themed answers. British-style (cryptic) crosswords use wordplay-based clues that require a different solving approach. Our solver works well for all styles since it matches letter patterns regardless of the puzzle format.
Enter your pattern above and let our crossword solver help you find the answer!