Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DER starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: deraigned, derailing, deranging.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| deraigned | 9 | 3 | |
| derailing | 9 | 3 | |
| deranging | 9 | 3 | |
| deratting | 9 | 3 | |
| derelicts | 9 | 3 | |
| derepress | 9 | 3 | |
| deringers | 9 | 3 | |
| derisions | 9 | 3 | |
| derivable | 9 | 3 | |
| derivates | 9 | 4 | |
| dermatome | 9 | 3 | |
| dermestid | 9 | 3 | |
| derogated | 9 | 4 | |
| derogates | 9 | 4 | |
| derrieres | 9 | 3 | |
| derringer | 9 | 3 | |
| dervishes | 9 | 3 |
Are DER-starting words common?
DER is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DER quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.