Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ASC starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: ascarides, ascendant, ascendent.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| ascarides | 9 | 4 | |
| ascendant | 9 | 3 | |
| ascendent | 9 | 3 | |
| ascenders | 9 | 3 | |
| ascending | 9 | 3 | |
| ascension | 9 | 3 | |
| ascensive | 9 | 3 | |
| ascertain | 9 | 3 | |
| ascetical | 9 | 4 | |
| ascidians | 9 | 3 | |
| asclepiad | 9 | 3 | |
| ascocarps | 9 | 3 | |
| ascogonia | 9 | 4 | |
| ascorbate | 9 | 3 | |
| ascospore | 9 | 3 | |
| ascribing | 9 | 3 |
Are ASC-starting words common?
ASC is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ASC quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.