Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to GRI starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: gride, grids, grief.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| gride | 5 | 1 | |
| grids | 5 | 1 | |
| grief | 5 | 1 | |
| griff | 5 | 1 | |
| grift | 5 | 1 | |
| grigs | 5 | 1 | |
| grill | 5 | 1 | |
| grime | 5 | 1 | |
| grimy | 5 | 2 | |
| grind | 5 | 1 | |
| grins | 5 | 1 | |
| griot | 5 | 1 | |
| gripe | 5 | 1 | |
| grips | 5 | 1 | |
| gript | 5 | 1 | |
| gripy | 5 | 2 | |
| grist | 5 | 1 | |
| grith | 5 | 1 | |
| grits | 5 | 1 |
Are GRI-starting words common?
GRI is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after GRI quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.