Skip to main content

How to Find Words by Pattern & Wildcards (_)

Learn how to use underscore (_) wildcard slot matching to crack Wordle guesses, crossword clues, and missing letter grids.

Word Finder

Real-time solver powered by high-speed algorithms.

Open Word Finder

11. Understanding Underscore (_) Wildcard Slots

In Pattern mode, every underscore (_) represents one single unknown letter position. For instance, '_A_E_' matches 5-letter words with A at position 2 and E at position 4.

22. Solving Wordle and Crossword Grids

When playing Wordle, place confirmed green letters in their exact positions and fill unknown tiles with '_'. Our solver eliminates invalid dictionary candidates instantly.