Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to KE starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: kebab, kebar, kebob.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| kebab | 5 | 2 | |
| kebar | 5 | 2 | |
| kebob | 5 | 2 | |
| kecks | 5 | 1 | |
| kedge | 5 | 1 | |
| keefs | 5 | 1 | |
| keeks | 5 | 1 | |
| keels | 5 | 1 | |
| keens | 5 | 1 | |
| keeps | 5 | 1 | |
| keets | 5 | 1 | |
| keeve | 5 | 1 | |
| kefir | 5 | 2 | |
| keirs | 5 | 1 | |
| kelep | 5 | 2 | |
| kelim | 5 | 2 | |
| kelly | 5 | 2 | |
| kelps | 5 | 1 | |
| kelpy | 5 | 2 | |
| kemps | 5 | 1 | |
| kempt | 5 | 1 | |
| kenaf | 5 | 2 | |
| kench | 5 | 1 | |
| kendo | 5 | 2 | |
| kenos | 5 | 2 | |
| kepis | 5 | 2 | |
| kerbs | 5 | 1 | |
| kerfs | 5 | 1 | |
| kerne | 5 | 1 | |
| kerns | 5 | 1 | |
| kerry | 5 | 2 | |
| ketch | 5 | 1 | |
| ketol | 5 | 2 | |
| kevel | 5 | 2 | |
| kevil | 5 | 2 | |
| kexes | 5 | 2 | |
| keyed | 5 | 1 |
Are KE-starting words common?
KE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after KE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.