word finder
Word Tips
Enter your letters and find words that match your length, pattern, and letter filters. Use the controls below and get usable answers without leaving the page.
Use ? for wildcards Not sure what to enter? Use the Sample button to load a realistic puzzle.
Enter letters or a pattern, or click Sample to see how this tool narrows a real puzzle.
You’re in the middle of a word game - Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordle, or a crossword - and you need an edge. Word Tips gives you practical advice and strategies to improve your play, along with a tool to find words from your letters. It’s not about memorizing lists; it’s about making smarter decisions in the moment.
Finding high-scoring words from your rack
Enter your letters into the tool and narrow the candidates by length, pattern, and known board letters. Then score the strongest candidates against the real board. Remember, this is an unofficial helper - always verify important plays with the accepted word list for your game.
Using two-letter words to your advantage
Two-letter words are the backbone of many word games. They help you use awkward letters, create parallel plays, and open up the board. Common short words are worth studying, but always confirm the exact accepted list for your game.
When to play defensively
Sometimes the best move isn’t the highest score. If you’re ahead, consider playing a word that blocks your opponent’s access to premium squares or uses up high-value letters. The tool can help you find words that fit specific board positions.
Improving your anagram skills
Anagrams are a big part of word games. Practice by entering a set of letters and trying to find all the words before the tool reveals them. Over time, you’ll get faster at spotting patterns like “-ING” endings or “-ED” past tense forms.
Common mistakes to avoid
- **Playing too many short words** – Sometimes a longer word gives you more points and uses up tiles faster.
- **Ignoring the board** – A word that scores 20 points might open up a triple-word score for your opponent.
- **Forgetting about blanks** – Blanks are powerful; use them to make high-scoring words or to fit tricky patterns.
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 the input box and click Solve. The tool will show candidate English words that you can narrow with length and pattern filters.
Do I have to use every letter?
No. The tool can show shorter candidates from the same letters. If you need to use every letter, match the length to your input and verify the final word.
Can I use wildcards or blank tiles?
Yes. Use ? or * for unknown letters or blank tiles.
Can I filter by word length?
Yes. Set an exact length before generating.
Can I exclude letters from results?
Yes. Use the “exclude letters” field to remove words containing specific 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.