How does the Gridle crossword solver work?

Enter your crossword clue into the search box. Optionally add a letter pattern using underscores for unknown letters (e.g. B___ED for a 6-letter word starting with B and ending in ED). The solver instantly searches over 3,700 crossword clue-answer pairs and ranks results by relevance.

How do I use the letter pattern filter?

In the pattern field, type the letters you know and use underscores (_) for unknown letters. For example, if you know the answer is 6 letters and starts with B, type B_____. If you also know it ends in ED, type B___ED. The solver will only show answers that match your pattern.

How many crossword clues are in the database?

Gridle's crossword solver database contains over 3,700 carefully curated crossword clue and answer pairs, covering wordplay, trivia, and classic crossword themes.

Is the crossword solver free?

Yes, the Gridle crossword solver is completely free to use with no registration required.

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How to Use the Crossword Solver

Stuck on a crossword clue? Gridle's free crossword solver helps you find the answer in seconds. Type your clue into the search box above and the solver will instantly scan our database of over 3,700 clue-answer pairs, ranking results by relevance so the best match appears first.

For even faster results, use the letter pattern field. If you know the answer is 7 letters and starts with C and ends in S, type C_____S. Use an underscore for each unknown letter. The solver will filter answers to match your pattern exactly.

You can also use just the pattern without a clue to browse all answers of a specific length or letter combination — useful when you have crossing letters from other words in the grid.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the letter pattern work?

Type a pattern using letters you know and underscores (_) for letters you don't. The solver treats each underscore as "any letter." For example:

_____ — find all 5-letter answers
B_____ — 6-letter answers starting with B
B___ED — 6-letter answers starting with B, ending in ED
_L_S_TS — 7-letter answers with L in position 2, S in position 4, T in position 6, S in position 7

What if no results appear?

Try shortening your clue to its key words. For example, instead of "What a singer might use to greet the audience" try just "singer audience." You can also try removing the letter pattern to broaden results, or check that the pattern length matches what you expect.

How are results ranked?

Results are scored by how closely the clue matches your search. Exact clue matches rank highest, followed by clues that contain your search phrase, then clues that share significant words. Pattern matches apply a bonus, so answers that satisfy both your clue and your letter pattern appear first.

Can I share a solver search?

Yes. The URL updates automatically as you type, so you can copy the address bar and share it. Anyone who opens that link will see the same search pre-filled.

Popular Clue Categories

Our database covers a wide range of crossword clue types. Here are some popular categories to browse:

Looking for a specific clue? Browse the full Clue Directory — over 10,000 clues indexed alphabetically. Or play today's daily crossword puzzle to put your solving skills to the test.