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Crossword Solver
Find crossword answers by clue and pattern
Enter a crossword clue, choose the answer length, and add any known letters. Leave unknown letters blank or use ? for missing letters.
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How to Use the Crossword Solver
Use the WordHive Crossword Solver when you know a clue, a few letters, or the answer length but still need help finding possible words.
Enter the crossword clue if you have one, choose the answer length if you know it, add any known letters in the correct positions, use ? for letters you do not know, and search possible answers. When a result has a WordHive word page, open it to learn the meaning.
Best search steps
- Enter a clue, length, pattern, or any combination.
- Use starts with, ends with, contains, or excluded letters to narrow results.
- Compare possible crossword answers with your puzzle grid.
- Open word pages for definitions and vocabulary practice.
Known letters
Solve Crossword Clues With Known Letters
Many crossword puzzles become easier once you know a few letters from crossing answers. Add those letters in the known letter pattern field and use ? for unknown spaces.
For example, a pattern like C?A?E tells WordHive to look for words with C as the first letter, A as the third letter, and E as the fifth letter.
Pattern tips
- Use letters only where you know the exact position.
- Use ? for each missing letter.
- Match the pattern length to the selected answer length.
Narrow results
Search by Clue, Pattern, and Length
The strongest crossword searches usually combine more than one clue. You can enter the clue text, select the answer length, and add known letters from the puzzle grid.
This helps narrow the list from many possible words to a smaller set of likely crossword answers.
Useful filters
- Answer length for grid size.
- Known pattern for crossing letters.
- Starts with, ends with, and contains filters.
- Excluded letters for puzzle constraints.
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Learn the Meaning of Each Answer
WordHive is built for more than quick answers. When a result has a dictionary page, you can open it to learn the word's meaning, part of speech, example sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and practice questions.
That makes the Crossword Solver useful for puzzle help, vocabulary building, spelling practice, and reading comprehension.
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Crossword Solver FAQ
What is a crossword solver?
A crossword solver is a tool that helps you find possible crossword answers using a clue, answer length, known letters, or a letter pattern.
How does the WordHive Crossword Solver work?
Enter a crossword clue, choose the answer length, and add any known letters. WordHive searches its dictionary data and shows possible matching words.
Can I search with missing letters?
Yes. Use ? for unknown letters in the pattern field. For example, C?A?E searches for five-letter words with C in the first position, A in the third position, and E at the end.
Can I search by answer length?
Yes. You can choose the number of letters in the answer to narrow the results.
Can I search by clue only?
Yes. You can enter only a clue, but results are usually stronger when you also add the answer length or known letters.
Are the results exact crossword answers?
The Crossword Solver shows possible answers based on your clue, pattern, filters, and WordHive dictionary data. Always compare the results with your puzzle grid.
Does WordHive show definitions for crossword answers?
Yes. When a result has a WordHive dictionary page, you can open it to learn the word's meaning, part of speech, examples, synonyms, antonyms, and practice questions.
Is the WordHive Crossword Solver free?
Yes. The WordHive Crossword Solver is free to use.