Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to STE starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: stead, steak, steal.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| stead | 5 | 1 | |
| steak | 5 | 1 | |
| steal | 5 | 1 | |
| steam | 5 | 1 | |
| steed | 5 | 1 | |
| steek | 5 | 1 | |
| steel | 5 | 1 | |
| steep | 5 | 1 | |
| steer | 5 | 1 | |
| stein | 5 | 1 | |
| stela | 5 | 2 | |
| stele | 5 | 1 | |
| stems | 5 | 1 | |
| steno | 5 | 2 | |
| stent | 5 | 1 | |
| steps | 5 | 1 | |
| stere | 5 | 1 | |
| stern | 5 | 1 | |
| stets | 5 | 1 | |
| stews | 5 | 1 |
Are STE-starting words common?
STE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after STE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.