Pattern Word Finder
Find words that match an exact letter pattern. Lock in known letter positions and leave unknown slots blank to solve crossword clues and letter puzzles.
Fill-in-the-Blanks Pattern Search
Type known letters in their exact positions and leave unknown slots blank
How to Use the Pattern Solver
Follow these quick steps to match exact positional patterns:
Select Word Length
Choose your target word length from 2 to 15 letters to create matching input boxes.
Enter Known Letters
Type known letters into their exact positions (e.g. position 1 or position 4).
Leave Blanks Open
Leave unknown slots empty to allow any valid dictionary letter to fill that slot.
View Matched Words
Browse all verified words fitting your exact structural pattern.
Pattern Search Examples
Common puzzle configurations and matching results:
Pattern: ___D_
Finds words with D strictly in the 4th position: ABODE, ASIDE, BLADE, GRADE.
Pattern: S____
Finds all five-letter words opening with S: STARE, SMART, SHINE, SCALE.
Pattern: _A_E__
Finds words with A in position 2 and E in position 4: PARENT, TALENT, WATERY.
Pattern: ____ING
Discovers seven-letter words ending in ING: PLAYING, WALKING, SINGING.
Pattern Search by Word Length
Pattern Word Finder FAQs
Everything you need to know about finding words and solving puzzles.
How do I represent unknown letters in pattern searches?
In our Fill-in-the-Blanks tool, simply leave the box empty or use an underscore (_) to represent unknown letter positions.
Can I search patterns for words of any length?
Yes. Use the Word Length dropdown to pick lengths from 2 to 15 letters. The tool dynamically generates the exact number of pattern boxes.
Is the pattern search useful for crossword puzzles?
Yes. When you know intersecting letters (such as the 1st and 4th letter of a 6-letter word), enter them into their exact positions to see every dictionary match.
Does the pattern finder support multiple known letters?
Yes. You can lock in any combination of letters—whether starting, ending, internal, or spaced apart.