Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DOG starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: dogbanes, dogberry, dogcarts.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| dogbanes | 8 | 3 | |
| dogberry | 8 | 3 | |
| dogcarts | 8 | 2 | |
| dogeared | 8 | 3 | |
| dogedoms | 8 | 3 | |
| dogeship | 8 | 3 | |
| dogfaces | 8 | 3 | |
| dogfight | 8 | 2 | |
| doggedly | 8 | 3 | |
| doggerel | 8 | 3 | |
| doggiest | 8 | 2 | |
| doggoned | 8 | 3 | |
| doggoner | 8 | 3 | |
| doggones | 8 | 3 | |
| doggrels | 8 | 2 | |
| doghouse | 8 | 2 | |
| dogmatic | 8 | 3 | |
| dognaped | 8 | 3 | |
| dognaper | 8 | 3 | |
| dogsbody | 8 | 3 | |
| dogsleds | 8 | 2 | |
| dogteeth | 8 | 2 | |
| dogtooth | 8 | 2 | |
| dogtrots | 8 | 2 | |
| dogvanes | 8 | 3 | |
| dogwatch | 8 | 2 | |
| dogwoods | 8 | 2 |
Are DOG-starting words common?
DOG is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DOG quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.