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Word Pattern Finder
Type the letters you know and a question mark for each unknown one. The pattern length sets the word length, so “c?t” finds cat, cot and cut.
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Type the letters you know and a question mark (?) for every unknown letter. The pattern length is the word length, so ?a??e finds five-letter words with an “a” second and an “e” last.
Enter a pattern using ? for unknown letters.
How to use the word pattern finder
- Enter your pattern using ? for every unknown letter.
- Add letters the word must also contain, if you know any.
- Review the matches and copy the one that fits.
Examples
Input
c?t
Result
cat, cot, cut
Input
??ight
Result
bright, flight, slight, blight
About the word pattern finder
Pattern matching is the most precise way to search a dictionary when you know where letters sit. Each question mark matches exactly one letter, so the pattern always has the same length as the answer.
If you know letters but not their positions, a contains search is a better fit; if you know only the start or end, use the prefix and suffix tools instead.
Frequently asked questions
What wildcard characters can I use?
A question mark (?) stands for one unknown letter. Every other character is matched literally.
Can a pattern match words of different lengths?
No. The pattern length is the word length. To search across lengths, use the Word Length Finder or Words Containing tools.
Ready-made word lists
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