Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ESC starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: escalade, escalate, escallop.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| escalade | 8 | 3 | |
| escalate | 8 | 3 | |
| escallop | 8 | 3 | |
| escalops | 8 | 3 | |
| escapade | 8 | 3 | |
| escapees | 8 | 3 | |
| escapers | 8 | 3 | |
| escaping | 8 | 3 | |
| escapism | 8 | 3 | |
| escapist | 8 | 3 | |
| escargot | 8 | 3 | |
| escarole | 8 | 3 | |
| escarped | 8 | 3 | |
| eschalot | 8 | 3 | |
| escheats | 8 | 2 | |
| eschewal | 8 | 3 | |
| eschewed | 8 | 3 | |
| escolars | 8 | 3 | |
| escorted | 8 | 3 | |
| escoting | 8 | 3 | |
| escrowed | 8 | 3 | |
| escuages | 8 | 3 | |
| esculent | 8 | 3 |
Are ESC-starting words common?
ESC is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ESC quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.