Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to SPE starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: speak, spean, spear.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| speak | 5 | 1 | |
| spean | 5 | 1 | |
| spear | 5 | 1 | |
| speck | 5 | 1 | |
| specs | 5 | 1 | |
| speed | 5 | 1 | |
| speel | 5 | 1 | |
| speer | 5 | 1 | |
| speil | 5 | 1 | |
| speir | 5 | 1 | |
| spell | 5 | 1 | |
| spelt | 5 | 1 | |
| spend | 5 | 1 | |
| spent | 5 | 1 | |
| sperm | 5 | 1 | |
| spews | 5 | 1 |
Are SPE-starting words common?
SPE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after SPE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.