Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to FIL starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: filar, filch, filed.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| filar | 5 | 2 | |
| filch | 5 | 1 | |
| filed | 5 | 2 | |
| filer | 5 | 2 | |
| files | 5 | 2 | |
| filet | 5 | 2 | |
| fille | 5 | 1 | |
| fillo | 5 | 2 | |
| fills | 5 | 1 | |
| filly | 5 | 2 | |
| films | 5 | 1 | |
| filmy | 5 | 2 | |
| filos | 5 | 2 | |
| filth | 5 | 1 | |
| filum | 5 | 2 |
Are FIL-starting words common?
FIL is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after FIL quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.