Question 1

How do I use the crossword solver?

Accepted Answer

Enter the letters you know and use ? for unknown letters. For example, H?LL? will match HELLO, HILLY, HALLS, and other matching words. The solver searches the dictionary for all valid matches.

Question 2

What does the ? symbol mean in crossword patterns?

Accepted Answer

The question mark (?) represents any single unknown letter. Use one ? for each missing letter in your crossword clue. For example, ?OG matches DOG, FOG, HOG, LOG, etc.

Question 3

Can I solve crossword clues with multiple missing letters?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use multiple ? characters. For example, ??AT matches BEAT, CHAT, FLAT, GOAT, HEAT, MEAT, SEAT, THAT, and many more words.

Question 4

Which dictionaries work best for crossword puzzles?

Accepted Answer

For English crosswords, Collins (SOWPODS) has the largest word list with over 276,000 words. NWL is used for North American Scrabble tournaments. Choose the dictionary that matches your crossword's source.

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