Crossword Helper

Never leave a square blank.

Enter your known letters and answer length to instantly find matching words. Use black squares to split multi-word answers.

7 letters
Drag to set length, then type away. Hit space to leave a square blank. Click a square or hit tab to set it as a word delimiter.

The Crossword Helper matches word patterns against a dictionary of around 394,000 English words. Set the answer length, click tiles to enter known letters, and the tool instantly filters for every valid match – ranked by word frequency so common, familiar answers appear before obscure ones. Black-square tiles let you split the grid into segments for multi-word answers.

The interactive tile grid is designed to reflect the way a crossword actually looks. You build the pattern visually rather than typing a format string, which makes it easy to try different letter positions without losing track of what you've already filled in. For any result you're considering, a dictionary definition is available inline so you can confirm the word before committing to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crossword Helper free to use? +

Yes, completely free. No account or signup is needed.

How do I enter a crossword pattern? +

Set the answer length using the number buttons, then click any tile in the grid and type a letter to fill in a known position. Leave tiles blank for unknown letters. The tool searches for every word that fits the pattern.

Can it handle multi-word crossword answers? +

Yes. Click any tile and toggle it to a black square to split the grid into separate word segments. Each segment is matched independently, and results show the full multi-word combination.

How many words are in the dictionary? +

The Crossword Helper searches about 394,000 English words, ranked by how commonly they appear in written text. The most familiar crossword answers appear first.

Can I share my crossword pattern with someone else? +

Yes. The URL updates automatically as you fill in the pattern, so you can copy and share the link. Opening it restores the same grid setup.

What language does the Crossword Helper support? +

Currently English only. Multi-language support is planned for a future update.