Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 6-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to SHR starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: shrank, shreds, shrewd.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| shrank | 6 | 1 | |
| shreds | 6 | 1 | |
| shrewd | 6 | 1 | |
| shrews | 6 | 1 | |
| shriek | 6 | 1 | |
| shrift | 6 | 1 | |
| shrike | 6 | 1 | |
| shrill | 6 | 1 | |
| shrimp | 6 | 1 | |
| shrine | 6 | 1 | |
| shrink | 6 | 1 | |
| shrive | 6 | 1 | |
| shroff | 6 | 1 | |
| shroud | 6 | 1 | |
| shrove | 6 | 1 | |
| shrubs | 6 | 1 | |
| shrugs | 6 | 1 | |
| shrunk | 6 | 1 |
Are SHR-starting words common?
SHR is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after SHR quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.