Word Finder

You’ve got a handful of letters, a blank tile, or a partial pattern from a crossword or word game, and you need a list of real words that match. That’s exactly what this tool does: you type in what you know, apply a few filters, and get back only the words that fit your current puzzle. No fluff, no waiting.

Start with what you’re sure of

Enter the letters you have, even if they’re out of order. If you know the word length, set it. If a letter must be in a specific spot, use a pattern like S?R? (where ? is any letter). The tool works best when you give it the strongest clue first - length is usually the fastest way to shrink the list.

Narrow down without guessing

Once you see the initial results, add one filter at a time. For example, if you need a word that starts with C and ends with E, set those two filters. If the list is still too long, exclude letters you’ve already ruled out. The goal is to get a short, scannable list, not a dictionary dump.

When you have wildcards or blanks

If you’re playing Scrabble or Words With Friends and have a blank tile, enter ? in the letter input. The tool treats it as any letter. You can also use multiple blanks - just keep in mind the more blanks you add, the longer the result list will be. Start with a length filter to keep it manageable.

Check your results against game rules

This tool pulls from a standard English dictionary. Before you play a word, double-check that it’s allowed in your specific game (some games use a smaller word list). The results are a starting point, not a guarantee.

Pattern search example

If the answer looks like ?ra?e, put that in the pattern field first, then add required letters only after the pattern returns too many candidates. Pattern first, contains second, exclude last is the fastest order.

Choose the right word tool

Use this page when you have letters or constraints and need to narrow possible words quickly. If the constraint changes, switch tools: pattern pages for fixed blanks, Wordle pages for colored clues, crossword pages for crossings, and anagram pages when every letter must be used.

Common Questions

What words can I make with these letters?

Enter your letters in any order, then click solve. The tool will show candidate words that can be formed using those letters. If you don’t have to use every letter, leave the “use all letters” option off.

Do I have to use every letter?

No. By default, the tool finds words that can be made from any subset of your letters. If you want only words that use every letter you entered, manually check whether a result uses every letter on.

Can I use wildcards or blank tiles?

Yes. Type ? for each unknown letter. The tool will treat it as a placeholder for any single letter. You can use multiple wildcards at once.

Can I filter by word length?

Yes. Set an exact length, or an exact length. This is the most effective way to reduce a large result set.

Can I exclude letters from results?

Yes. In the exclude field, type any letters that you know are not in the word. The tool will remove all results containing those letters.

Before you use the word list

Before you use a result, check the constraint that matters most for your puzzle: exact length, required letters, excluded letters, or whether every tile must be used. Tighten only one filter at a time so you can see which rule removed the right candidates.