Crossword Word Finder

A crossword word finder can help when you are trying to solve a clue but only know some of the letters. It is useful for crosswords, word puzzles, spelling practice, and vocabulary building.

How a Crossword Word Finder Helps

Sometimes you know the word length or a few letters, but not the full answer.

For example, you may know:

The word has 6 letters
It starts with S
It ends with T
It contains the letter E

Using filters can help narrow the possible words.

Use the Options Button

Enter the letters you have into the Unscramble Words tool.

Then open the Options section to filter by:

Word length
Words that start with certain letters
Words that end with certain letters
Words that contain specific letters
A required letter
Common words only

Why Use a Word Finder for Crosswords?

A crossword word finder can help you:

Find possible answers faster
Test different letter combinations
Check word meanings
Practice spelling
Build vocabulary
Solve letter puzzles

Common Words Only

Common Words Only is turned on by default to keep results cleaner and easier to read. You can turn it off if you want to see more rare word-game words.

Check Definitions

Click any word in the results to open a definition popup. The popup keeps you on the page and may include the word meaning, length, score value, difficulty, and dictionary links.

Tips for Crossword Solving

Start with the letters you know. Then use the word length, starting letter, ending letter, or required letters to narrow the results.

Look for common endings such as:

ED
ER
ING
TION
LY

Use the Word Unscrambler

Use our free word unscrambler as a crossword word finder to discover possible words, check definitions, and practice your word skills.

Go back to the Unscramble Words tool to try your own letters.