Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 7-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: defaced, defacer, defaces.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| defaced | 7 | 3 | |
| defacer | 7 | 3 | |
| defaces | 7 | 3 | |
| defamed | 7 | 3 | |
| defamer | 7 | 3 | |
| defames | 7 | 3 | |
| defangs | 7 | 2 | |
| default | 7 | 2 | |
| defeats | 7 | 2 | |
| defects | 7 | 2 | |
| defence | 7 | 2 | |
| defends | 7 | 2 | |
| defense | 7 | 2 | |
| defiant | 7 | 2 | |
| deficit | 7 | 3 | |
| defiers | 7 | 2 | |
| defiled | 7 | 3 | |
| defiler | 7 | 3 | |
| defiles | 7 | 3 | |
| defined | 7 | 3 | |
| definer | 7 | 3 | |
| defines | 7 | 3 | |
| deflate | 7 | 2 | |
| defleas | 7 | 2 | |
| deflect | 7 | 2 | |
| defoams | 7 | 2 | |
| defocus | 7 | 3 | |
| deforce | 7 | 2 | |
| deforms | 7 | 2 | |
| defraud | 7 | 2 | |
| defrays | 7 | 2 | |
| defrock | 7 | 2 | |
| defrost | 7 | 2 | |
| deftest | 7 | 2 | |
| defunct | 7 | 2 | |
| defunds | 7 | 2 | |
| defused | 7 | 3 | |
| defuses | 7 | 3 | |
| defuzed | 7 | 3 | |
| defuzes | 7 | 3 | |
| defying | 7 | 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.