Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CRO starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: croak, croci, crock.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| croak | 5 | 1 | |
| croci | 5 | 2 | |
| crock | 5 | 1 | |
| crocs | 5 | 1 | |
| croft | 5 | 1 | |
| crone | 5 | 1 | |
| crony | 5 | 2 | |
| crook | 5 | 1 | |
| croon | 5 | 1 | |
| crops | 5 | 1 | |
| crore | 5 | 1 | |
| cross | 5 | 1 | |
| croup | 5 | 1 | |
| crowd | 5 | 1 | |
| crown | 5 | 1 | |
| crows | 5 | 1 | |
| croze | 5 | 1 |
Are CRO-starting words common?
CRO is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CRO quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.