Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to SCA starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: scabs, scads, scags.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| scabs | 5 | 1 | |
| scads | 5 | 1 | |
| scags | 5 | 1 | |
| scald | 5 | 1 | |
| scale | 5 | 1 | |
| scall | 5 | 1 | |
| scalp | 5 | 1 | |
| scaly | 5 | 2 | |
| scamp | 5 | 1 | |
| scams | 5 | 1 | |
| scans | 5 | 1 | |
| scant | 5 | 1 | |
| scape | 5 | 1 | |
| scare | 5 | 1 | |
| scarf | 5 | 1 | |
| scarp | 5 | 1 | |
| scars | 5 | 1 | |
| scart | 5 | 1 | |
| scary | 5 | 2 | |
| scats | 5 | 1 | |
| scatt | 5 | 1 | |
| scaup | 5 | 1 | |
| scaur | 5 | 1 |
Are SCA-starting words common?
SCA is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after SCA quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.