Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 7-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: phobias, phobics, phocine.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| phobias | 7 | 2 | |
| phobics | 7 | 2 | |
| phocine | 7 | 2 | |
| phoebes | 7 | 2 | |
| phoebus | 7 | 2 | |
| phoenix | 7 | 2 | |
| phonate | 7 | 2 | |
| phoneme | 7 | 2 | |
| phoneys | 7 | 2 | |
| phonics | 7 | 2 | |
| phonied | 7 | 2 | |
| phonier | 7 | 2 | |
| phonies | 7 | 2 | |
| phonily | 7 | 3 | |
| phoning | 7 | 2 | |
| phonons | 7 | 2 | |
| phorate | 7 | 2 | |
| photics | 7 | 2 | |
| photoed | 7 | 2 | |
| photogs | 7 | 2 | |
| photons | 7 | 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.