Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ANC starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: ancestors, ancestral, anchorage.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| ancestors | 9 | 3 | |
| ancestral | 9 | 3 | |
| anchorage | 9 | 3 | |
| anchoress | 9 | 3 | |
| anchorets | 9 | 3 | |
| anchoring | 9 | 3 | |
| anchorite | 9 | 3 | |
| anchorman | 9 | 3 | |
| anchormen | 9 | 3 | |
| anchoveta | 9 | 4 | |
| anchovies | 9 | 3 | |
| anchusins | 9 | 3 | |
| ancienter | 9 | 3 | |
| anciently | 9 | 3 | |
| ancientry | 9 | 3 | |
| ancillary | 9 | 4 | |
| ancresses | 9 | 3 |
Are ANC-starting words common?
ANC is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ANC quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.