Crossword helper

Crossword Solver

Know some letters but not the whole word? Type what you have with a ? for each empty square and this crossword solver lists every dictionary word that fits - the length is set by how many characters you enter.

For example, c??sw?rd narrows straight to crossword. Add letters the answer must contain to narrow further.

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Crack hidden phrases symbol-by-symbol, climb the Temple Ascent, and race the daily cipher. Hand-crafted puzzles, no ads.

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Decode gameplay - decoding a hidden phrase
From the makers of this tool

Love words? You'll love Decode.

Crack hidden phrases symbol-by-symbol, climb the Temple Ascent, and race the daily cipher. Hand-crafted puzzles, no ads.

Free on the App Store · iPhone & iPad · No ads.

Decode gameplay - decoding a hidden phrase

Frequently asked questions

How do I enter a crossword pattern?

Type the letters you already know in their positions and a ? (or underscore) for each blank square - for example ?a?e. The solver returns every word of that exact length matching the known letters.

Can it solve cryptic crosswords?

It finds words that fit a length and known letters, which cracks most standard and quick crosswords. Cryptic wordplay clues still need you - but once you have a few crossing letters, the pattern search does the rest.