Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CAN starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: canal, candy, caned.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| canal | 5 | 2 | |
| candy | 5 | 2 | |
| caned | 5 | 2 | |
| caner | 5 | 2 | |
| canes | 5 | 2 | |
| canid | 5 | 2 | |
| canna | 5 | 2 | |
| canny | 5 | 2 | |
| canoe | 5 | 1 | |
| canon | 5 | 2 | |
| canso | 5 | 2 | |
| canst | 5 | 1 | |
| canto | 5 | 2 | |
| cants | 5 | 1 | |
| canty | 5 | 2 |
Are CAN-starting words common?
CAN is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CAN quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.