Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 6-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to PHO starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: phobia, phobic, phoebe.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| phobia | 6 | 2 | |
| phobic | 6 | 2 | |
| phoebe | 6 | 1 | |
| phonal | 6 | 2 | |
| phoned | 6 | 2 | |
| phones | 6 | 2 | |
| phoney | 6 | 2 | |
| phonic | 6 | 2 | |
| phonon | 6 | 2 | |
| phonos | 6 | 2 | |
| phooey | 6 | 1 | |
| photic | 6 | 2 | |
| photog | 6 | 2 | |
| photon | 6 | 2 | |
| photos | 6 | 2 |
Are PHO-starting words common?
PHO is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after PHO quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.