Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to EX starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: exact, exalt, exams.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| exact | 5 | 2 | |
| exalt | 5 | 2 | |
| exams | 5 | 2 | |
| excel | 5 | 2 | |
| execs | 5 | 2 | |
| exert | 5 | 2 | |
| exile | 5 | 2 | |
| exine | 5 | 2 | |
| exing | 5 | 2 | |
| exist | 5 | 2 | |
| exits | 5 | 2 | |
| exons | 5 | 2 | |
| expat | 5 | 2 | |
| expel | 5 | 2 | |
| expos | 5 | 2 | |
| extol | 5 | 2 | |
| extra | 5 | 2 | |
| exude | 5 | 2 | |
| exult | 5 | 2 | |
| exurb | 5 | 2 |
Are EX-starting words common?
EX is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after EX quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.