Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to SLI starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: slice, slick, slide.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| slice | 5 | 1 | |
| slick | 5 | 1 | |
| slide | 5 | 1 | |
| slier | 5 | 1 | |
| slily | 5 | 2 | |
| slime | 5 | 1 | |
| slims | 5 | 1 | |
| slimy | 5 | 2 | |
| sling | 5 | 1 | |
| slink | 5 | 1 | |
| slipe | 5 | 1 | |
| slips | 5 | 1 | |
| slipt | 5 | 1 | |
| slits | 5 | 1 |
Are SLI-starting words common?
SLI is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after SLI quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.