Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to EST starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: estancia, estating, esteemed.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| estancia | 8 | 3 | |
| estating | 8 | 3 | |
| esteemed | 8 | 3 | |
| esterase | 8 | 3 | |
| esterify | 8 | 4 | |
| estheses | 8 | 3 | |
| esthesia | 8 | 3 | |
| esthesis | 8 | 3 | |
| esthetes | 8 | 3 | |
| esthetic | 8 | 3 | |
| estimate | 8 | 3 | |
| estivate | 8 | 3 | |
| estopped | 8 | 3 | |
| estoppel | 8 | 3 | |
| estovers | 8 | 3 | |
| estragon | 8 | 3 | |
| estrange | 8 | 2 | |
| estrayed | 8 | 2 | |
| estreats | 8 | 2 | |
| estriols | 8 | 2 | |
| estrogen | 8 | 3 | |
| estrones | 8 | 3 | |
| estruses | 8 | 3 |
Are EST-starting words common?
EST is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after EST quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.