Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ACT starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: actiniae, actinian, actinias.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| actiniae | 8 | 2 | |
| actinian | 8 | 3 | |
| actinias | 8 | 3 | |
| actinide | 8 | 3 | |
| actinism | 8 | 3 | |
| actinium | 8 | 3 | |
| actinoid | 8 | 3 | |
| actinons | 8 | 3 | |
| activate | 8 | 3 | |
| actively | 8 | 4 | |
| activism | 8 | 3 | |
| activist | 8 | 3 | |
| activity | 8 | 4 | |
| activize | 8 | 3 | |
| actorish | 8 | 3 | |
| actressy | 8 | 3 | |
| actually | 8 | 3 | |
| actuated | 8 | 3 | |
| actuates | 8 | 3 | |
| actuator | 8 | 3 |
Are ACT-starting words common?
ACT is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ACT quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.