Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to EMB starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: embalmed, embalmer, embanked.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| embalmed | 8 | 3 | |
| embalmer | 8 | 3 | |
| embanked | 8 | 3 | |
| embarked | 8 | 3 | |
| embarred | 8 | 3 | |
| embattle | 8 | 2 | |
| embaying | 8 | 2 | |
| embedded | 8 | 3 | |
| embezzle | 8 | 2 | |
| embitter | 8 | 3 | |
| emblazed | 8 | 3 | |
| emblazer | 8 | 3 | |
| emblazes | 8 | 3 | |
| emblazon | 8 | 3 | |
| emblemed | 8 | 3 | |
| embodied | 8 | 3 | |
| embodier | 8 | 3 | |
| embodies | 8 | 3 | |
| embolden | 8 | 3 | |
| embolies | 8 | 3 | |
| embolism | 8 | 3 | |
| emborder | 8 | 3 | |
| embosked | 8 | 3 | |
| embosoms | 8 | 3 | |
| embossed | 8 | 3 | |
| embosser | 8 | 3 | |
| embosses | 8 | 3 | |
| embowels | 8 | 3 | |
| embowers | 8 | 3 | |
| embowing | 8 | 3 | |
| embraced | 8 | 3 | |
| embracer | 8 | 3 | |
| embraces | 8 | 3 | |
| embroils | 8 | 2 | |
| embrowns | 8 | 2 | |
| embruing | 8 | 2 | |
| embruted | 8 | 3 | |
| embrutes | 8 | 3 | |
| embryoid | 8 | 2 | |
| embryons | 8 | 2 |
Are EMB-starting words common?
EMB is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after EMB quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.