.. _WOS_0008:

WOS_0008 — wildcard-right-short-length
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**Error Code**: WOS_0008

**Message**: ``Right-hand wildcard must preceded by at least three characters.``

**Problematic query**:

.. code-block:: text

    TI=te*
    TS=ca*

**Recommended query**:

.. code-block:: text

    TI=tech*
    TS=cat*

**Typical fix**: Replace short wildcard prefix with at least three characters or use a more specific term.

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