Find words by pattern, start, end, or letters they must contain. Use ? in the pattern for any unknown letter position — perfect for crosswords, word puzzles, and word games. Combine fields to narrow results precisely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Word Finder?
A Word Finder is a search tool that locates words matching specific criteria — a known pattern, starting letters, ending letters, or letters the word must include. It is particularly useful for crossword puzzles (where you know some letters by position) and word games where you need to find all words fitting a constraint.
How does the Pattern field work?
Enter a pattern where each character you know is typed in place, and a question mark (?) takes the place of any letter you do not know. For example, ?EAR? finds all 5-letter words where the 2nd–4th letters are E, A, R. The length of the pattern fixes the word length automatically.
Can I combine multiple filters?
Yes. All active fields are applied together. For example, you can enter a pattern, select a length, and also require that the word contains certain letters — the results will satisfy all conditions simultaneously. Leave any field empty to skip that filter.
What does "Must contain" do?
The Must Contain field requires that the returned words include the letters you enter somewhere in the word — not necessarily in any specific position. Entering QU here returns only words that have both Q and U in them at any position. This is different from the Pattern field, which specifies exact positions.
How is this different from an Anagram Solver?
An Anagram Solver finds words using a set of available letters — you provide tiles and it rearranges them. The Word Finder works differently: you specify structural constraints (position, start, end, length) and it finds words that fit. Use the Anagram Solver when you have a rack of letters; use the Word Finder when you know partial information about the target word.
Can I use this for Wordle or similar daily puzzles?
Yes. If you know some letters and their exact positions, enter them in the Pattern field with ? for unknowns. Use Must Contain to add letters you know are in the word but have not placed yet. This covers the core constraints Wordle gives you after each guess.
Why do some searches return no results?
Very specific combinations — especially long patterns with rare letters — may not match any word in the dictionary. Try removing one constraint at a time, or use the ? wildcard more liberally. The word list covers common English words but does not include extremely rare or specialised terms.
Is this tool free and does it work on mobile?
Yes on both counts. The Word Finder is completely free with no account required and is fully responsive across phones, tablets, and desktops.