Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 10-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to BAL starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: balaclavas, balalaikas, balbriggan.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| balaclavas | 10 | 4 | |
| balalaikas | 10 | 4 | |
| balbriggan | 10 | 3 | |
| baldachino | 10 | 4 | |
| baldachins | 10 | 3 | |
| balderdash | 10 | 3 | |
| baldheaded | 10 | 3 | |
| baldnesses | 10 | 3 | |
| balkanized | 10 | 4 | |
| balkanizes | 10 | 4 | |
| balladeers | 10 | 3 | |
| balladists | 10 | 3 | |
| balladries | 10 | 3 | |
| ballasting | 10 | 3 | |
| ballerinas | 10 | 4 | |
| ballistics | 10 | 3 | |
| ballooning | 10 | 3 | |
| balloonist | 10 | 3 | |
| ballplayer | 10 | 2 | |
| ballpoints | 10 | 2 | |
| ballyhooed | 10 | 3 | |
| balmacaans | 10 | 3 | |
| balneology | 10 | 4 | |
| balustrade | 10 | 3 |
Are BAL-starting words common?
BAL is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after BAL quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.