Fit your crossword pattern
Enter the letters you know and use question marks for the missing squares, such as C??S?W?RD. Add the clue alongside to keep it in view.
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A clearer way through crosswords
Crossword helper for the answer you’re most likely after.
Enter the letters you already have, mark the empty squares, and see the words that fit. LikelyWord puts familiar answers first and lets you take a hint before the full solution. Scrambled letters instead of a grid? The unscrambler is one tab away.
Your likely words will appear here. Common answers are shown before unusual ones.
Common firstUseful answers rise above obscure ones.
Hints on your termsTake a nudge without spoiling the puzzle.
Fast and privateNo account, no saved puzzle history.
How it works
Less searching. More solving.
One tool, two simple ways to get unstuck.
Or unscramble loose letters
Type up to 15 letters, add a question mark for a blank, then choose whether every letter must be used.
Choose how much help
See the list straight away or turn on hint mode to reveal length, first letter and other clues gradually.
Why LikelyWord feels different
The dictionary doesn’t get the final say.
Many word finders present hundreds of valid but unfamiliar words in a single wall of results. LikelyWord uses US English word-frequency data to place everyday answers closer to the top.
You can still reach less common possibilities. You just won’t have to wade through them first.
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Good to know
Is LikelyWord an official game dictionary?
No. Results come from a general US English word-frequency list. Individual games and publishers may use different allowed-word lists.
What does a question mark mean?
In the crossword helper it stands for one unknown square. In the anagram solver and word unscrambler it acts as a blank letter or tile.
Are my searches stored?
No account is needed and LikelyWord does not create a personal puzzle history.
Why might a valid word be missing?
Specialist terms, proper names and words used only by a particular game may not appear in the general English list.