Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to SLA starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: slabs, slack, slags.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| slabs | 5 | 1 | |
| slack | 5 | 1 | |
| slags | 5 | 1 | |
| slain | 5 | 1 | |
| slake | 5 | 1 | |
| slams | 5 | 1 | |
| slang | 5 | 1 | |
| slank | 5 | 1 | |
| slant | 5 | 1 | |
| slaps | 5 | 1 | |
| slash | 5 | 1 | |
| slate | 5 | 1 | |
| slats | 5 | 1 | |
| slaty | 5 | 2 | |
| slave | 5 | 1 | |
| slaws | 5 | 1 | |
| slays | 5 | 1 |
Are SLA-starting words common?
SLA is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after SLA quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.