Help and frequently asked questions
How do I use pattern search?
Pattern search is for answers where you know some letters but not all of them. Use the letter boxes for the positions you know and leave the unknown ones blank, or type a pattern like s?o?e. The search returns words with the exact same length and letter positions.
What is the difference between pattern, contains, and anagram?
Pattern search respects both length and position. Contains search finds words that include the letters you enter somewhere in the word. Anagram search finds every word you can build from the letters you have available, including shorter subsets.
Can I use the site for Scrabble and word games too?
Yes. Anagram mode is especially useful for Scrabble, Wordfeud, and similar games because it finds all playable words from a rack of letters. Pattern search is better for fixed-length crossword entries.
How does the daily crossword fit into the site?
The daily crossword is meant to be a compact puzzle you can solve on mobile or desktop. We save each day as its own file so older editions stay available in the archive.
Why do some search results rank above others?
We try to push common, crossword-useful entries higher. Curated clue coverage and frequency signals help ordinary words appear ahead of strange dictionary edge cases.
Do I need an account?
No. The site is designed to be free to use without registration.