Crossword
A bite-sized mini-crossword. Type into the grid, use the clues, check when you're done.
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Stuck? Pattern helper
Type a pattern with ? for unknown letters. Example: c?t → cat, cot, cut.
Type a pattern above to see candidate words.
How the crossword helper works
This page has two parts: a playable daily mini-crossword you fill in using the clues, and a pattern helper that finds words for the squares you can't crack. In the helper, type the letters you already have and use ? for each blank — for example, c?t matches cat, cot, and cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search for a crossword word by pattern?
Type the letters you know and replace each unknown square with a ? — for example, ?A??E or wo??d. The helper returns every real word that fits the length and the known letters.
What does a pattern like ?A??E mean?
Each ? is an unknown letter and each fixed letter is one you've already filled in. So ?A??E finds five-letter words with A as the second letter, such as cable or wafer.
Can it solve a crossword clue from the clue text?
Not from the wording of the clue. The helper matches by letter pattern and length, which is how you narrow answers once you have a few crossing letters.
How do I play the mini-crossword?
Click a square and type. Pick a difficulty (easy, medium, or hard), use Check to test your answers, Reveal to fill them in, or New puzzle to generate a fresh grid.