About Crossword Puzzle Solver
Crossword Puzzle Solver is a small set of free tools for crossword and word-puzzle fans: a pattern-based crossword solver, an anagram solver, and a flexible word finder.
Why we built this
Getting stuck on a single clue shouldn't derail an otherwise enjoyable puzzle. We built Crossword Puzzle Solver to be the tool you reach for after you've genuinely tried a clue — a way to confirm a word you're unsure of, or to break through when a section of the grid has you stumped — rather than a way to skip solving altogether.
What powers the tools
All three tools search a dictionary of nearly 370,000 English words directly in your browser. Results are ranked so that common, everyday words surface first, since crossword grids are built overwhelmingly from recognizable vocabulary rather than obscure entries.
Dictionary coverage and limitations
The bundled files contain 369,946 entries across lengths 2–21. Pattern searches preserve letter positions; anagrams rearrange letters; the word finder filters prefixes, suffixes and substrings. These are spelling operations, not an understanding of the clue. The list includes rare terms and variants and does not guarantee coverage of proper names, abbreviations or multiword phrases.
Words marked common use the dictionary’s supplied common-word flags. That label is not a guarantee of a word’s suitability for a particular puzzle or its everyday frequency.
Learning and corrections
The practice page explains individual answers with concrete examples. If you spot a wrong explanation or result, use the contact page and include the page URL, exact pattern, expected answer and what you saw. Do not include private information in a report.
Our approach
We keep the tools focused and fast: no accounts, no paywalls, and no unnecessary steps between typing a pattern and seeing results. The tools are free to use. Advertising may help support the site when available.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback, or found a bug? Visit our contact page — include the clue, pattern and what happened so a problem can be checked.