Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to LY starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: lyard, lyart, lyase.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| lyard | 5 | 1 | |
| lyart | 5 | 1 | |
| lyase | 5 | 1 | |
| lycea | 5 | 2 | |
| lycee | 5 | 1 | |
| lycra | 5 | 2 | |
| lying | 5 | 1 | |
| lymph | 5 | 1 | |
| lynch | 5 | 1 | |
| lyres | 5 | 2 | |
| lyric | 5 | 2 | |
| lysed | 5 | 2 | |
| lyses | 5 | 2 | |
| lysin | 5 | 2 | |
| lysis | 5 | 2 | |
| lyssa | 5 | 2 | |
| lytic | 5 | 2 | |
| lytta | 5 | 2 |
Are LY-starting words common?
LY is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after LY quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.