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Tools

Useful for grid-filling and finding anagrams

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Word & Phrase Suggestion Tool

Find words or phrases that match your crossword pattern. Choose from 9.5k+ common words, 100k+ phrases, or search both databases.

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Anagram Generator

Enter any letters and find all possible anagrams from our curated word database. Perfect for anagram clues and word play.

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Useful Resources

Curated links and references for crossword setters

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Software & Tools

About Crossword Setters Hub

I wanted a helper to find phrases that would fit specific patterns and used GitHub Copilot to help me build it. Free to use. No sign-up required.

🎯 Smart Word Matching

Advanced pattern recognition

📚 Comprehensive Database

Extensive word collection