Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 10-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DOW starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: dowitchers, downbursts, downdrafts.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| dowitchers | 10 | 3 | |
| downbursts | 10 | 2 | |
| downdrafts | 10 | 2 | |
| downfallen | 10 | 3 | |
| downgraded | 10 | 3 | |
| downgrades | 10 | 3 | |
| downhiller | 10 | 3 | |
| downloaded | 10 | 3 | |
| downplayed | 10 | 2 | |
| downscaled | 10 | 3 | |
| downscales | 10 | 3 | |
| downshifts | 10 | 2 | |
| downsizing | 10 | 3 | |
| downslides | 10 | 3 | |
| downspouts | 10 | 2 | |
| downstages | 10 | 3 | |
| downstairs | 10 | 2 | |
| downstater | 10 | 3 | |
| downstates | 10 | 3 | |
| downstream | 10 | 2 | |
| downstroke | 10 | 2 | |
| downswings | 10 | 2 | |
| downtowner | 10 | 3 | |
| downtrends | 10 | 2 | |
| downwardly | 10 | 3 | |
| downwashes | 10 | 3 |
Are DOW-starting words common?
DOW is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DOW quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.