Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 6-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DEF starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: deface, defame, defang.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| deface | 6 | 2 | |
| defame | 6 | 2 | |
| defang | 6 | 2 | |
| defats | 6 | 2 | |
| defeat | 6 | 2 | |
| defect | 6 | 2 | |
| defend | 6 | 2 | |
| defers | 6 | 2 | |
| defied | 6 | 2 | |
| defier | 6 | 2 | |
| defies | 6 | 2 | |
| defile | 6 | 2 | |
| define | 6 | 2 | |
| deflea | 6 | 2 | |
| defoam | 6 | 2 | |
| defogs | 6 | 2 | |
| deform | 6 | 2 | |
| defray | 6 | 2 | |
| defter | 6 | 2 | |
| deftly | 6 | 2 | |
| defund | 6 | 2 | |
| defuse | 6 | 2 | |
| defuze | 6 | 2 |
Are DEF-starting words common?
DEF is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DEF quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.