Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 10-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DER starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: deracinate, deraigning, derailleur.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| deracinate | 10 | 4 | |
| deraigning | 10 | 3 | |
| derailleur | 10 | 3 | |
| derailment | 10 | 3 | |
| deregulate | 10 | 4 | |
| deridingly | 10 | 4 | |
| derisively | 10 | 5 | |
| derivation | 10 | 4 | |
| derivative | 10 | 4 | |
| derivatize | 10 | 4 | |
| dermatites | 10 | 4 | |
| dermatitis | 10 | 4 | |
| dermatogen | 10 | 4 | |
| dermatomal | 10 | 4 | |
| dermatomes | 10 | 4 | |
| dermatoses | 10 | 4 | |
| dermatosis | 10 | 4 | |
| dermestids | 10 | 3 | |
| derogating | 10 | 4 | |
| derogation | 10 | 4 | |
| derogative | 10 | 4 | |
| derogatory | 10 | 5 | |
| derringers | 10 | 3 |
Are DER-starting words common?
DER is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DER quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.