Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when S is fixed in the 2nd slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: asana, ascot, ascus.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| asana | 5 | 3 | |
| ascot | 5 | 2 | |
| ascus | 5 | 2 | |
| asdic | 5 | 2 | |
| ashed | 5 | 2 | |
| ashen | 5 | 2 | |
| ashes | 5 | 2 | |
| aside | 5 | 2 | |
| asked | 5 | 2 | |
| asker | 5 | 2 | |
| askew | 5 | 2 | |
| askoi | 5 | 2 | |
| askos | 5 | 2 | |
| aspen | 5 | 2 | |
| asper | 5 | 2 | |
| aspic | 5 | 2 | |
| aspis | 5 | 2 | |
| assai | 5 | 2 | |
| assay | 5 | 2 | |
| asses | 5 | 2 | |
| asset | 5 | 2 | |
| aster | 5 | 2 | |
| astir | 5 | 2 | |
| asyla | 5 | 3 | |
| escar | 5 | 2 | |
| escot | 5 | 2 | |
| eskar | 5 | 2 | |
| esker | 5 | 2 | |
| essay | 5 | 2 | |
| esses | 5 | 2 | |
| ester | 5 | 2 | |
| estop | 5 | 2 | |
| isbas | 5 | 2 | |
| isled | 5 | 2 | |
| isles | 5 | 2 | |
| islet | 5 | 2 | |
| issei | 5 | 2 | |
| issue | 5 | 1 | |
| istle | 5 | 1 | |
| osier | 5 | 2 | |
| osmic | 5 | 2 | |
| osmol | 5 | 2 | |
| ossia | 5 | 2 | |
| ostia | 5 | 2 | |
| psalm | 5 | 1 | |
| pseud | 5 | 1 | |
| pshaw | 5 | 1 | |
| psoae | 5 | 1 | |
| psoai | 5 | 1 | |
| psoas | 5 | 1 | |
| psych | 5 | 1 | |
| tsade | 5 | 1 | |
| tsadi | 5 | 2 | |
| tsars | 5 | 1 | |
| tsked | 5 | 1 | |
| tsuba | 5 | 2 | |
| usage | 5 | 2 | |
| users | 5 | 2 | |
| usher | 5 | 2 | |
| using | 5 | 2 | |
| usnea | 5 | 2 | |
| usque | 5 | 1 | |
| usual | 5 | 2 | |
| usurp | 5 | 2 | |
| usury | 5 | 3 |
How do I play around a fixed S in the 2nd slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping S locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.