Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to AN starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: anal, anas, ands.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| anal | 4 | 2 | |
| anas | 4 | 2 | |
| ands | 4 | 1 | |
| anes | 4 | 2 | |
| anew | 4 | 2 | |
| anga | 4 | 2 | |
| anil | 4 | 2 | |
| anis | 4 | 2 | |
| ankh | 4 | 1 | |
| anna | 4 | 2 | |
| anoa | 4 | 2 | |
| anon | 4 | 2 | |
| ansa | 4 | 2 | |
| anta | 4 | 2 | |
| ante | 4 | 1 | |
| anti | 4 | 2 | |
| ants | 4 | 1 | |
| anus | 4 | 2 |
Are AN-starting words common?
AN is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after AN quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.