Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DYS starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: dysgenic, dyslexia, dyslexic.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| dysgenic | 8 | 3 | |
| dyslexia | 8 | 3 | |
| dyslexic | 8 | 3 | |
| dyspepsy | 8 | 3 | |
| dyspneal | 8 | 2 | |
| dyspneas | 8 | 2 | |
| dyspneic | 8 | 2 | |
| dyspnoea | 8 | 2 | |
| dyspnoic | 8 | 2 | |
| dystaxia | 8 | 3 | |
| dystocia | 8 | 3 | |
| dystonia | 8 | 3 | |
| dystonic | 8 | 3 | |
| dystopia | 8 | 3 | |
| dysurias | 8 | 3 |
Are DYS-starting words common?
DYS is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DYS quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.