Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to TAR starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: tarantas, tarboosh, tardiest.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| tarantas | 8 | 3 | |
| tarboosh | 8 | 2 | |
| tardiest | 8 | 2 | |
| tardyons | 8 | 2 | |
| targeted | 8 | 3 | |
| tariffed | 8 | 3 | |
| tarlatan | 8 | 3 | |
| tarletan | 8 | 3 | |
| tarnally | 8 | 3 | |
| tarpaper | 8 | 3 | |
| tarragon | 8 | 3 | |
| tarriers | 8 | 2 | |
| tarriest | 8 | 2 | |
| tarrying | 8 | 2 | |
| tarsiers | 8 | 2 | |
| tartanas | 8 | 3 | |
| tartaric | 8 | 3 | |
| tartlets | 8 | 2 | |
| tartness | 8 | 2 | |
| tartrate | 8 | 2 | |
| tartufes | 8 | 3 | |
| tartuffe | 8 | 2 | |
| tarweeds | 8 | 2 |
Are TAR-starting words common?
TAR is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after TAR quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.