Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when B is fixed in the 5th slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: acerb, ardeb, blurb.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| acerb | 5 | 2 | |
| ardeb | 5 | 2 | |
| blurb | 5 | 1 | |
| cabob | 5 | 2 | |
| carob | 5 | 2 | |
| celeb | 5 | 2 | |
| chimb | 5 | 1 | |
| climb | 5 | 1 | |
| clomb | 5 | 1 | |
| coomb | 5 | 1 | |
| crumb | 5 | 1 | |
| cubeb | 5 | 2 | |
| demob | 5 | 2 | |
| dweeb | 5 | 1 | |
| exurb | 5 | 2 | |
| hijab | 5 | 2 | |
| kabab | 5 | 2 | |
| kabob | 5 | 2 | |
| kebab | 5 | 2 | |
| kebob | 5 | 2 | |
| nabob | 5 | 2 | |
| nawab | 5 | 2 | |
| plumb | 5 | 1 | |
| redub | 5 | 2 | |
| rehab | 5 | 2 | |
| rhomb | 5 | 1 | |
| rhumb | 5 | 1 | |
| sahib | 5 | 2 | |
| scrub | 5 | 1 | |
| shrub | 5 | 1 | |
| slurb | 5 | 1 | |
| squab | 5 | 1 | |
| squib | 5 | 1 | |
| throb | 5 | 1 | |
| thumb | 5 | 1 | |
| zineb | 5 | 2 |
How do I play around a fixed B in the 5th slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping B locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.