Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CY starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: cyano, cyans, cyber.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyano | 5 | 2 | |
| cyans | 5 | 1 | |
| cyber | 5 | 2 | |
| cycad | 5 | 2 | |
| cycas | 5 | 2 | |
| cycle | 5 | 1 | |
| cyclo | 5 | 2 | |
| cyder | 5 | 2 | |
| cylix | 5 | 2 | |
| cymae | 5 | 1 | |
| cymar | 5 | 2 | |
| cymas | 5 | 2 | |
| cymes | 5 | 2 | |
| cymol | 5 | 2 | |
| cynic | 5 | 2 | |
| cysts | 5 | 1 | |
| cyton | 5 | 2 |
Are CY-starting words common?
CY is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CY quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.