Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to IN starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: inane, inapt, inarm.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| inane | 5 | 2 | |
| inapt | 5 | 2 | |
| inarm | 5 | 2 | |
| inbox | 5 | 2 | |
| inbye | 5 | 1 | |
| incog | 5 | 2 | |
| incur | 5 | 2 | |
| incus | 5 | 2 | |
| index | 5 | 2 | |
| indie | 5 | 1 | |
| indol | 5 | 2 | |
| indow | 5 | 2 | |
| indri | 5 | 2 | |
| indue | 5 | 1 | |
| inept | 5 | 2 | |
| inert | 5 | 2 | |
| infer | 5 | 2 | |
| infix | 5 | 2 | |
| infos | 5 | 2 | |
| infra | 5 | 2 | |
| ingle | 5 | 1 | |
| ingot | 5 | 2 | |
| inion | 5 | 2 | |
| inked | 5 | 2 | |
| inker | 5 | 2 | |
| inkle | 5 | 1 | |
| inlay | 5 | 2 | |
| inlet | 5 | 2 | |
| inned | 5 | 2 | |
| inner | 5 | 2 | |
| input | 5 | 2 | |
| inset | 5 | 2 | |
| inter | 5 | 2 | |
| intis | 5 | 2 | |
| intro | 5 | 2 | |
| inure | 5 | 2 | |
| inurn | 5 | 2 | |
| invar | 5 | 2 |
Are IN-starting words common?
IN is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after IN quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.