Crossword Solver

Stuck on a crossword puzzle? Our Crossword solver finds answers to tricky clues by pattern and length. Perfect for newspaper puzzles, brain teasers & word games. Solve any clue instantly!

You’re staring at 7-Down, the last clue in the whole corner. You have the crossers, you know it’s seven letters long, and the clue feels like a riddle wrapped in a situation that is difficult to understand. The entire puzzle’s fate hangs on this one word. Brutal.

This is the moment our Crossword Solver was built for. It’s more than a simple word finder; it’s a strategic partner designed to give you that “aha!” moment when the grid finally clicks into place.

How to Use It in 5 Seconds

This tool is a lifesaver when you’re stuck. Here’s how to get the hint you need, no fluff.

1. Type your pattern in the search box, using question marks for unknown letters (e.g., ??E??I?).
2. Add a clue keyword (optional, but very helpful) to narrow down the results.
3. Hit “Solve” to get a clean list of words that fit your grid exactly.

What Makes This One Different?

Let’s be real, there are other solvers out there. Here’s why this one is better.

It respects the way solvers think. It leads with patterns and clue sense, not just brute-force word lists. And it stays clean and fast, so you can keep your momentum without fighting the page or a mess of distractions.

Most importantly, definitions are just a tap away. Learning is the long-term win. It means your next stuck moment will be shorter, and your confidence will last longer.

Pro Strategies to Conquer Any Grid

Here are some real-talk tips that actually work when you’re in the trenches of a tough puzzle.

Pro Moves That Actually Work

• Start specific, not broad. Use the exact pattern and clue length, because tighter inputs mean cleaner, faster results.
• Trust the question marks. Resist the urge to over-type your own guesses in the pattern box. Sometimes, the letters you think are right are the ones hiding the real answer.
• When stuck, check crossings. If you’re torn between two possible answers, find one of their crossing clues. Solving that one new letter can instantly collapse the options and keep you moving.
• Trust your gut. If a word fits the grid but the definition feels off, trust that feeling and keep scanning. A “right-length, wrong-meaning” word is the number one trap that kills momentum.

When It’s A Cryptic Mess

Cryptics are beautiful chaos. This solver works great if you can recognize the definition part of the clue (usually at the start or end).

If you suspect the middle is just anagram fodder, switch over to our Anagram Solver for a minute. Confirm the plausible words, then bounce back to the grid to test the crossings with way more confidence.

Real Talk About “Cheating”

Here’s the deal. Tournaments and prize puzzles have rules, and if you’re competing, you should respect them.

But for your daily grid? For keeping your brain sharp and, most importantly, keeping the game fun? Using a pattern solver is more like coaching than cheating.

Especially when you click the results to read the definitions and actually learn as you go.

If protecting your solving streak matters today, a little nudge from a tool is a totally legit way to stay in the groove and get better over time.

Your Word Game Toolkit (Ready for Your Next Move)

A crossword session rarely happens in a vacuum. Here’s the rest of the kit that plays perfectly with this solver.

• When a clue gives you a jumbled mess of letters, our Word Descrambler can give you the answer straight up.
• If you want to see all the smaller words you could make from a jumble, the main Word Unscrambler is the tool for that.
• After a long crossword, if your brain is still in yellow-and-green mode, our Wordle Solver is a calm, logic-first way to protect your streak.
• Ready for more punishment? The Quordle Solver will help you keep track of all four boards.
• Use our Check Dictionary to confirm those weird-looking but totally legit words you find.
• For practice, our Random Word Generator and Word Scramble Game are great for training your brain to see patterns faster.
• And if you’re in a competitive match, our Words With Friends Cheat and Wordfeud Helper have the right dictionaries to translate your skills into real, legal plays.