Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ELE starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: electees, electing, election.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| electees | 8 | 3 | |
| electing | 8 | 3 | |
| election | 8 | 3 | |
| elective | 8 | 3 | |
| electors | 8 | 3 | |
| electret | 8 | 3 | |
| electric | 8 | 3 | |
| electron | 8 | 3 | |
| electros | 8 | 3 | |
| electrum | 8 | 3 | |
| elegance | 8 | 3 | |
| elegancy | 8 | 4 | |
| elegiacs | 8 | 3 | |
| elegised | 8 | 4 | |
| elegises | 8 | 4 | |
| elegists | 8 | 3 | |
| elegized | 8 | 4 | |
| elegizes | 8 | 4 | |
| elements | 8 | 3 | |
| elenchic | 8 | 3 | |
| elenchus | 8 | 3 | |
| elenctic | 8 | 3 | |
| elephant | 8 | 3 | |
| elevated | 8 | 4 | |
| elevates | 8 | 4 | |
| elevator | 8 | 4 | |
| eleventh | 8 | 3 |
Are ELE-starting words common?
ELE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ELE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.