Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to WH starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: wham, whap, what.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| wham | 4 | 1 | |
| whap | 4 | 1 | |
| what | 4 | 1 | |
| whee | 4 | 1 | |
| when | 4 | 1 | |
| whet | 4 | 1 | |
| whew | 4 | 1 | |
| whey | 4 | 1 | |
| whid | 4 | 1 | |
| whig | 4 | 1 | |
| whim | 4 | 1 | |
| whin | 4 | 1 | |
| whip | 4 | 1 | |
| whir | 4 | 1 | |
| whit | 4 | 1 | |
| whiz | 4 | 1 | |
| whoa | 4 | 1 | |
| whom | 4 | 1 | |
| whop | 4 | 1 | |
| whup | 4 | 1 | |
| whys | 4 | 1 |
Are WH-starting words common?
WH is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after WH quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.