Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 7-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: malacca, malaise, malanga.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| malacca | 7 | 3 | |
| malaise | 7 | 2 | |
| malanga | 7 | 3 | |
| malaria | 7 | 3 | |
| malarky | 7 | 3 | |
| malates | 7 | 3 | |
| maleate | 7 | 2 | |
| malefic | 7 | 3 | |
| malices | 7 | 3 | |
| maligns | 7 | 2 | |
| malines | 7 | 3 | |
| malison | 7 | 3 | |
| malkins | 7 | 2 | |
| mallard | 7 | 2 | |
| mallees | 7 | 2 | |
| mallets | 7 | 2 | |
| malleus | 7 | 2 | |
| malling | 7 | 2 | |
| mallows | 7 | 2 | |
| malmier | 7 | 2 | |
| malmsey | 7 | 2 | |
| malodor | 7 | 3 | |
| maltase | 7 | 2 | |
| malteds | 7 | 2 | |
| malthas | 7 | 2 | |
| maltier | 7 | 2 | |
| malting | 7 | 2 | |
| maltols | 7 | 2 | |
| maltose | 7 | 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.