Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to QUA starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: quack, quads, quaff.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| quack | 5 | 1 | |
| quads | 5 | 1 | |
| quaff | 5 | 1 | |
| quags | 5 | 1 | |
| quail | 5 | 1 | |
| quais | 5 | 1 | |
| quake | 5 | 1 | |
| quaky | 5 | 2 | |
| quale | 5 | 1 | |
| qualm | 5 | 1 | |
| quant | 5 | 1 | |
| quare | 5 | 1 | |
| quark | 5 | 1 | |
| quart | 5 | 1 | |
| quash | 5 | 1 | |
| quasi | 5 | 2 | |
| quass | 5 | 1 | |
| quate | 5 | 1 | |
| quays | 5 | 1 |
Are QUA-starting words common?
QUA is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after QUA quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.