Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CHI starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: chiao, chias, chick.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| chiao | 5 | 1 | |
| chias | 5 | 1 | |
| chick | 5 | 1 | |
| chico | 5 | 2 | |
| chics | 5 | 1 | |
| chide | 5 | 1 | |
| chief | 5 | 1 | |
| chiel | 5 | 1 | |
| child | 5 | 1 | |
| chile | 5 | 1 | |
| chili | 5 | 2 | |
| chill | 5 | 1 | |
| chimb | 5 | 1 | |
| chime | 5 | 1 | |
| chimp | 5 | 1 | |
| china | 5 | 2 | |
| chine | 5 | 1 | |
| chino | 5 | 2 | |
| chins | 5 | 1 | |
| chips | 5 | 1 | |
| chirk | 5 | 1 | |
| chirm | 5 | 1 | |
| chiro | 5 | 2 | |
| chirp | 5 | 1 | |
| chirr | 5 | 1 | |
| chits | 5 | 1 | |
| chive | 5 | 1 | |
| chivy | 5 | 2 |
Are CHI-starting words common?
CHI is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CHI quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.