Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CAR starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: carat, carbo, carbs.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| carat | 5 | 2 | |
| carbo | 5 | 2 | |
| carbs | 5 | 1 | |
| cards | 5 | 1 | |
| cared | 5 | 2 | |
| carer | 5 | 2 | |
| cares | 5 | 2 | |
| caret | 5 | 2 | |
| carex | 5 | 2 | |
| cargo | 5 | 2 | |
| carks | 5 | 1 | |
| carle | 5 | 1 | |
| carls | 5 | 1 | |
| carns | 5 | 1 | |
| carny | 5 | 2 | |
| carob | 5 | 2 | |
| carol | 5 | 2 | |
| carom | 5 | 2 | |
| carpi | 5 | 2 | |
| carps | 5 | 1 | |
| carrs | 5 | 1 | |
| carry | 5 | 2 | |
| carse | 5 | 1 | |
| carte | 5 | 1 | |
| carts | 5 | 1 | |
| carve | 5 | 1 |
Are CAR-starting words common?
CAR is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CAR quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.