Word Finder With Blanks
Use ? as a blank tile when one or more letters are unknown.
The wildcard works in Make words mode and can stand for any letter while still respecting length, prefix, suffix, and score filters.
Search by letters, pattern, and score
How this page helps
Use the right filter before scanning results.
Use ? for blanks
Enter a question mark for each blank tile or unknown letter. The tool supports up to three wildcards.
Make words mode
Wildcards change results when you are making words from a rack of letters.
Keep length tight
A wildcard can create many results, so set a fixed length when your puzzle has exact boxes.
Sort by score
For tile games, sort by score after adding blanks to find stronger plays first.
Examples
Example searches that match this intent.
T C A E R ?
Find 5-letter or 6-letter words that use one unknown tile.
A R T ?
Compare short words that can be built with one blank.
S T ? + ends E
Combine wildcards with starts or ends filters.
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FAQ
Word Finder With Blanks FAQ
How do I enter a blank tile?
Type ? in the letters field. Each ? can stand for any one letter.
Do wildcards work in contains mode?
Wildcards only change results in Make words mode. Contains mode treats required letters as letters that must appear.
How many blanks can I use?
The tool currently supports up to three wildcard characters so result lists stay readable.
Search a rack with blanks
Open the main letter finder and use ? for each unknown tile.