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Crossword Solver

Free crossword solver: enter known letters and blanks (?, ., or _) to find matching English words. Filters for length and letters. Instant and private in your browser.

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Blanks: ?, ., _, or space. Pattern length is the answer length.

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How to use this crossword solver

  1. Type the clue entry with known letters filled in.
  2. Mark unknown squares with ?, ., _, or a space (example: c?t, A??LE, ....e).
  3. Optionally add leftover letters, starts/contains/ends filters, or letters to exclude.
  4. Press Solve or hit Enter. Click a word chip to copy it.

Examples

Tips for puzzles and word games

Privacy

Patterns and filters are processed in your browser after the dictionary loads. Nothing is uploaded for solving.

About this tool

Crossword Solver is a free online utility on QuikUtil. Free crossword solver: enter known letters and blanks (?, ., or _) to find matching English words. Filters for length and letters. Instant and private in your browser. It is designed for quick tasks without creating an account. Prefer this page when you need a crossword solver or pattern word finder in a browser.

Part of the QuikUtil tools collection. Most tools process data locally when possible.

Frequently asked questions

How does this crossword solver work?

Enter the clue length as a pattern: known letters stay filled in and unknown squares use ?, ., _, or a space. The tool matches your pattern against a large English word list in your browser.

What symbols can I use for blank squares?

Use ?, ., _, or space for unknown letters. Letters A–Z are treated as fixed squares. Non-letter characters (except those blanks) are ignored.

Can I limit answers to letters I still have?

Yes. Put optional rack letters in the “Letters available” field. Only words that can be built from those letters (plus the known pattern letters) are shown.

Is this crossword solver free?

Yes. It is free to use with no signup. Ads may appear to keep tools free.

Does it upload my pattern?

No. After the dictionary loads, matching runs locally in your browser.

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