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A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DER starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: deraigns, derailed, deranged.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| deraigns | 8 | 2 | |
| derailed | 8 | 3 | |
| deranged | 8 | 3 | |
| deranges | 8 | 3 | |
| derating | 8 | 3 | |
| deratted | 8 | 3 | |
| derelict | 8 | 3 | |
| deriders | 8 | 3 | |
| deriding | 8 | 3 | |
| deringer | 8 | 3 | |
| derision | 8 | 3 | |
| derisive | 8 | 3 | |
| derisory | 8 | 4 | |
| derivate | 8 | 3 | |
| derivers | 8 | 3 | |
| deriving | 8 | 3 | |
| dermises | 8 | 3 | |
| dermoids | 8 | 2 | |
| derogate | 8 | 3 | |
| derricks | 8 | 2 | |
| derriere | 8 | 2 | |
| derrises | 8 | 3 |
Are DER-starting words common?
DER is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DER quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.