Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ANO starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: anodally, anodized, anodizes.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| anodally | 8 | 4 | |
| anodized | 8 | 4 | |
| anodizes | 8 | 4 | |
| anodynes | 8 | 4 | |
| anodynic | 8 | 4 | |
| anointed | 8 | 3 | |
| anointer | 8 | 3 | |
| anolytes | 8 | 4 | |
| anoopsia | 8 | 3 | |
| anopsias | 8 | 3 | |
| anoretic | 8 | 4 | |
| anorexia | 8 | 4 | |
| anorexic | 8 | 4 | |
| anorthic | 8 | 3 | |
| anosmias | 8 | 3 | |
| anovular | 8 | 4 | |
| anoxemia | 8 | 4 | |
| anoxemic | 8 | 4 |
Are ANO-starting words common?
ANO is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ANO quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.