Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 6-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to MAL starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: malady, malars, malate.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| malady | 6 | 3 | |
| malars | 6 | 2 | |
| malate | 6 | 2 | |
| malfed | 6 | 2 | |
| malgre | 6 | 1 | |
| malice | 6 | 2 | |
| malign | 6 | 2 | |
| maline | 6 | 2 | |
| malkin | 6 | 2 | |
| malled | 6 | 2 | |
| mallee | 6 | 1 | |
| mallei | 6 | 2 | |
| mallet | 6 | 2 | |
| mallow | 6 | 2 | |
| maloti | 6 | 3 | |
| malted | 6 | 2 | |
| maltha | 6 | 2 | |
| maltol | 6 | 2 |
Are MAL-starting words common?
MAL is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after MAL quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.