Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when X is fixed in the 1st slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: xanthans, xanthate, xanthein.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| xanthans | 8 | 2 | |
| xanthate | 8 | 2 | |
| xanthein | 8 | 2 | |
| xanthene | 8 | 2 | |
| xanthine | 8 | 2 | |
| xanthins | 8 | 2 | |
| xanthoma | 8 | 3 | |
| xanthone | 8 | 2 | |
| xanthous | 8 | 2 | |
| xenogamy | 8 | 4 | |
| xenogeny | 8 | 4 | |
| xenolith | 8 | 3 | |
| xerosere | 8 | 3 | |
| xeroxing | 8 | 3 | |
| xiphoids | 8 | 2 | |
| xylidine | 8 | 3 | |
| xylidins | 8 | 3 | |
| xylitols | 8 | 3 | |
| xylocarp | 8 | 3 | |
| xylotomy | 8 | 4 |
How do I play around a fixed X in the 1st slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping X locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.