CrosswordSolver
AI reads the clue, the engine enforces the pattern — answers that actually fit.
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Type the clue exactly as it appears in the puzzle and add the letter pattern if you know it. VocabNexa interprets the clue's meaning, then keeps only candidates that fit the squares and exist in the dictionary.
What this tool does
A crossword clue is part definition, part wordplay. Pattern matching alone produces hundreds of candidates; understanding alone can propose words that do not fit. Combining both is what makes a solver trustworthy.
Use filters like a pro
Enter the clue text, then the pattern with a dot, dash, question mark, or underscore for each unknown square — for example C..E or _a_e. You can use the clue or the pattern on its own, but together they are far more precise.
How it works
The AI reads your clue and proposes likely answers, the way a practiced solver would. Every suggestion is then checked against the letter pattern and the VocabNexa dictionary before it is shown, so invented answers never reach the list.
See it in action
Clue "feline pet" with pattern c.t returns CAT. A harder clue like "fury" with a.i.e can surface IRATE, ANIME-adjacent options, and other ranked candidates with a one-line explanation.
Tips for better results
If the first answer is wrong, click again after adding one more known letter — each extra fixed character cuts the candidate list sharply. Watch for clues that are abbreviations, plural hints, or past-tense hints.
Good to know
AI explanations are a solver's reasoning aid, not a guarantee. Cryptic clues in particular can hinge on wordplay that rewards a second look.
Quick playbook
Three steps to a better resultType the clue as printed
Add the known letter pattern
Compare the fitting answers