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For puzzles requiring NE prefixes, here are all 5-letter word options. Popular examples include NEAPS, NEARS, NEATH, plus NEATS, NECKS, NEEDS and many more. Each word links to its dictionary entry for deeper understanding.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| neaps | 5 | 1 | |
| nears | 5 | 1 | |
| neath | 5 | 1 | |
| neats | 5 | 1 | |
| necks | 5 | 1 | |
| needs | 5 | 1 | |
| needy | 5 | 2 | |
| neems | 5 | 1 | |
| neeps | 5 | 1 | |
| negus | 5 | 2 | |
| neifs | 5 | 1 | |
| neigh | 5 | 1 | |
| neist | 5 | 1 | |
| nelly | 5 | 2 | |
| nemas | 5 | 2 | |
| neons | 5 | 1 | |
| nerds | 5 | 1 | |
| nerdy | 5 | 2 | |
| nerol | 5 | 2 | |
| nerts | 5 | 1 | |
| nertz | 5 | 1 | |
| nerve | 5 | 1 | |
| nervy | 5 | 2 | |
| nests | 5 | 1 | |
| nesty | 5 | 2 | |
| netop | 5 | 2 | |
| netts | 5 | 1 | |
| netty | 5 | 2 | |
| neuks | 5 | 1 | |
| neume | 5 | 1 | |
| neums | 5 | 1 | |
| never | 5 | 2 | |
| neves | 5 | 2 | |
| nevus | 5 | 2 | |
| newel | 5 | 2 | |
| newer | 5 | 2 | |
| newie | 5 | 1 | |
| newly | 5 | 2 | |
| newsy | 5 | 2 | |
| newts | 5 | 1 | |
| nexus | 5 | 2 |
Are NE-starting words common?
NE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after NE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.
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