Match a crossword pattern

Use a dot (.) or question mark (?) for each unknown letter. Length is taken from your pattern.

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How to enter a clue

Type the letters you know and a dot or question mark for each blank. "C.T" finds CAT, COT, CUT and more. The number of marks sets the word length.

Stuck on a long answer?

Even one or two known letters narrows things hugely. Fill in any crossing letters first, then come back and the list will be much shorter.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use the crossword solver?

Type the letters you already know and put a dot (.) or question mark (?) in place of each blank square. The solver returns every word that fits your pattern at that exact length.

What do the dots and question marks mean?

Each dot or question mark stands for one unknown letter. So C.T finds three-letter words like CAT, COT and CUT, while ?A?I? finds five-letter words with A in the second spot and I in the fourth.

Does the word length matter?

Yes. The number of letters and blanks in your pattern sets the length, so the solver only shows words that are exactly that long. Add a dot for every empty square in the clue.

Can I use this for codewords too?

Yes. Any puzzle where you know some letters and need words that match a fixed pattern works here, including crosswords, codewords and fill-in grids.