Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to NE starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: neap, near, neat.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| neap | 4 | 1 | |
| near | 4 | 1 | |
| neat | 4 | 1 | |
| nebs | 4 | 1 | |
| neck | 4 | 1 | |
| need | 4 | 1 | |
| neem | 4 | 1 | |
| neep | 4 | 1 | |
| neif | 4 | 1 | |
| nema | 4 | 2 | |
| nene | 4 | 1 | |
| neon | 4 | 1 | |
| nerd | 4 | 1 | |
| ness | 4 | 1 | |
| nest | 4 | 1 | |
| nets | 4 | 1 | |
| nett | 4 | 1 | |
| neuk | 4 | 1 | |
| neum | 4 | 1 | |
| neve | 4 | 1 | |
| nevi | 4 | 2 | |
| news | 4 | 1 | |
| newt | 4 | 1 | |
| next | 4 | 1 |
Are NE-starting words common?
NE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after NE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.