Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when Q is fixed in the 5th slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: alfaquins, antiquark, antiquary.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| alfaquins | 9 | 3 | |
| antiquark | 9 | 3 | |
| antiquary | 9 | 4 | |
| antiquate | 9 | 3 | |
| antiquers | 9 | 3 | |
| antiquing | 9 | 3 | |
| antiquity | 9 | 4 | |
| baroquely | 9 | 4 | |
| beliquors | 9 | 3 | |
| brusquely | 9 | 3 | |
| brusquest | 9 | 2 | |
| caciquism | 9 | 3 | |
| clinquant | 9 | 2 | |
| henequens | 9 | 3 | |
| henequins | 9 | 3 | |
| heniquens | 9 | 3 | |
| moonquake | 9 | 2 | |
| nonequals | 9 | 3 | |
| obliquely | 9 | 4 | |
| obliquing | 9 | 3 | |
| obliquity | 9 | 4 | |
| obloquies | 9 | 3 | |
| obsequies | 9 | 3 | |
| oldsquaws | 9 | 2 | |
| paraquats | 9 | 3 | |
| paraquets | 9 | 3 | |
| paroquets | 9 | 3 | |
| pipsqueak | 9 | 2 | |
| ramequins | 9 | 3 | |
| reacquire | 9 | 2 | |
| reliquary | 9 | 4 | |
| reliquefy | 9 | 4 | |
| reliquiae | 9 | 2 | |
| soliquids | 9 | 3 |
How do I play around a fixed Q in the 5th slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping Q locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.