Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to WHI starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: which, whids, whiff.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| which | 5 | 1 | |
| whids | 5 | 1 | |
| whiff | 5 | 1 | |
| whigs | 5 | 1 | |
| while | 5 | 1 | |
| whims | 5 | 1 | |
| whine | 5 | 1 | |
| whins | 5 | 1 | |
| whiny | 5 | 2 | |
| whips | 5 | 1 | |
| whipt | 5 | 1 | |
| whirl | 5 | 1 | |
| whirr | 5 | 1 | |
| whirs | 5 | 1 | |
| whish | 5 | 1 | |
| whisk | 5 | 1 | |
| whist | 5 | 1 | |
| white | 5 | 1 | |
| whits | 5 | 1 | |
| whity | 5 | 2 | |
| whizz | 5 | 1 |
Are WHI-starting words common?
WHI is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after WHI quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.