Word Finder by Position
Use this page when you know one or more exact letter positions.
Fixed positions are stronger than broad contains filters because they preserve the shape of the answer.
5 letter word search
12562 matching words
Showing 1–20 of 12562
How this page helps
Use the right filter before scanning results.
Exact slots first
Enter known letters into their boxes before adding broader include or exclude filters.
Pattern clues
Patterns like _ R A _ E or S _ A _ E narrow results faster than a loose letter search.
Crossword support
Use checked letters from crossing answers to keep candidates aligned with the clue.
Avoid over-filtering
If no results appear, remove excluded letters before changing confirmed positions.
Examples
Example searches that match this intent.
_ R A _ E
Find words with R in position 2 and A in position 3.
S _ A _ E + R
Combine fixed positions with a required included letter.
_ _ I _ T without S
Use exact positions and exclusions together for cleaner clue solving.
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FAQ
Word Finder by Position FAQ
What is a word finder by position?
It is a tool that filters words by exact letter slots instead of only checking whether letters appear anywhere.
Is position search better than contains search?
Use position search when you know exact slots. Use contains search when a letter must appear but its position is unknown.
Can I search more than five letters by position?
The dedicated length finders support 3 through 10 letters, while this page focuses on the most common five-letter workflow.
Need any word length?
Use Words With These Letters when the puzzle length is not fixed or you want prefix, suffix, and wildcard filters together.