Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to PLA starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: place, plack, plage.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| place | 5 | 1 | |
| plack | 5 | 1 | |
| plage | 5 | 1 | |
| plaid | 5 | 1 | |
| plain | 5 | 1 | |
| plait | 5 | 1 | |
| plane | 5 | 1 | |
| plank | 5 | 1 | |
| plans | 5 | 1 | |
| plant | 5 | 1 | |
| plash | 5 | 1 | |
| plasm | 5 | 1 | |
| plate | 5 | 1 | |
| plats | 5 | 1 | |
| platy | 5 | 2 | |
| playa | 5 | 1 | |
| plays | 5 | 1 | |
| plaza | 5 | 2 |
Are PLA-starting words common?
PLA is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after PLA quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.