Letter Position Word Finder (Search by Exact Letter Positions)

How Do I Find Words with Specific Letters in Certain Positions?

To find words with specific letters in fixed positions, select your desired word length (e.g. 5, 6, 7 letters) in NexLove's Letter Position Word Finder. Type known letters into their exact slot boxes (e.g., 1st letter 'S', 3rd letter 'R', 5th letter 'E') and leave unknowns blank. The tool executes real-time pattern matching against the full dictionary.

How to Use the Letter Position Word Finder

Our Letter Position Word Finder performs high-speed text processing directly in your browser with zero latency and complete privacy.

1. Select your target word length (from 3 to 12 letters).
2. Type known letters into their exact numbered position boxes.
3. Optionally enter required letters or excluded letters in the filter fields.
4. Browse matching dictionary words sorted alphabetically.
5. Click any word to copy it for your puzzle.

Key Capabilities & Pro Tips

• Crossword Clue Helper: Enter intersecting letters from completed crossword rows to find the missing intersecting word.
• Rhyme & Suffix Search: Fill in the last 3 slots (e.g. `_ _ _ I N G`) to discover all matching word endings.
• Prefix Discovery: Set the first 3 letters (`U N D _ _ _`) to browse all words with specific prefixes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find words with letters in exact positions?

Select your word length and enter letters in the numbered boxes corresponding to their positions. The tool displays all matching dictionary words.

Can I search for words of different lengths (3, 4, 5, 6, 7+ letters)?

Yes. You can configure letter slot grids for any word length from 3 letters up to 12 letters.

Can I use this tool to solve crossword puzzles?

Yes. Enter the known intersecting letters and leave blank tiles empty to find all possible crossword answers.

Does the search support wildcard patterns?

Yes. Leaving any slot empty acts as a wildcard matching any letter.

Is the Letter Position Word Finder free?

Yes. NexLove's Letter Position Word Finder is 100% free with unlimited searches.

Can I search for words of any length with specific letters at exact positions?

Yes. Choose any word length from 3 to 15 letters and place known characters in specific slot boxes (e.g. 2nd letter 'A', 4th letter 'T').

Is this tool suitable for solving crossword puzzles and Wheel of Fortune clues?

Yes. It is specifically optimized for crossword clues, fill-in-the-blank puzzles, and hanging letters with instant dictionary matching.

Cite This Tool

Referencing this text utility in an academic paper, blog post, or classroom guide? Copy a citation below.

NexLove.org. (2026). Letter Position Word Finder [Software]. https://nexlove.org/tools/letter-position-word-finder

“Letter Position Word Finder.” NexLove.org, 2026, nexlove.org/tools/letter-position-word-finder.

NexLove.org (2026) Letter Position Word Finder. Available at: https://nexlove.org/tools/letter-position-word-finder (Accessed: 2026).

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  title = {Letter Position Word Finder},
  author = {{NexLove.org}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://nexlove.org/tools/letter-position-word-finder}
}

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