Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DYS starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: dyscrasia, dysentery, dyslexias.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| dyscrasia | 9 | 3 | |
| dysentery | 9 | 4 | |
| dyslexias | 9 | 3 | |
| dyslexics | 9 | 3 | |
| dyspepsia | 9 | 3 | |
| dyspeptic | 9 | 3 | |
| dysphagia | 9 | 3 | |
| dysphasia | 9 | 3 | |
| dysphasic | 9 | 3 | |
| dysphonia | 9 | 3 | |
| dysphoria | 9 | 3 | |
| dysphoric | 9 | 3 | |
| dysplasia | 9 | 3 | |
| dyspnoeas | 9 | 2 | |
| dystaxias | 9 | 3 | |
| dystocias | 9 | 3 | |
| dystonias | 9 | 3 | |
| dystopian | 9 | 3 | |
| dystopias | 9 | 3 | |
| dystrophy | 9 | 3 |
Are DYS-starting words common?
DYS is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DYS quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.