Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when Q is fixed in the 5th slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: alfaquin, alfaquis, antiqued.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| alfaquin | 8 | 3 | |
| alfaquis | 8 | 3 | |
| antiqued | 8 | 3 | |
| antiquer | 8 | 3 | |
| antiques | 8 | 3 | |
| baroques | 8 | 3 | |
| beliquor | 8 | 3 | |
| beziques | 8 | 3 | |
| brusquer | 8 | 2 | |
| caciques | 8 | 3 | |
| caziques | 8 | 3 | |
| charquid | 8 | 2 | |
| charquis | 8 | 2 | |
| henequen | 8 | 3 | |
| henequin | 8 | 3 | |
| heniquen | 8 | 3 | |
| illiquid | 8 | 3 | |
| macaques | 8 | 3 | |
| nonequal | 8 | 3 | |
| obliqued | 8 | 3 | |
| obliques | 8 | 3 | |
| oldsquaw | 8 | 2 | |
| paraquat | 8 | 3 | |
| paraquet | 8 | 3 | |
| paroquet | 8 | 3 | |
| periques | 8 | 3 | |
| piroques | 8 | 3 | |
| ramequin | 8 | 3 | |
| reliques | 8 | 3 | |
| siliquae | 8 | 2 | |
| siliques | 8 | 3 | |
| soliquid | 8 | 3 | |
| tranquil | 8 | 2 |
How do I play around a fixed Q in the 5th slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping Q locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.