Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ESC starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: escaladed, escalader, escalades.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| escaladed | 9 | 4 | |
| escalader | 9 | 4 | |
| escalades | 9 | 4 | |
| escalated | 9 | 4 | |
| escalates | 9 | 4 | |
| escalator | 9 | 4 | |
| escallops | 9 | 3 | |
| escaloped | 9 | 4 | |
| escapades | 9 | 4 | |
| escapisms | 9 | 3 | |
| escapists | 9 | 3 | |
| escargots | 9 | 3 | |
| escaroles | 9 | 4 | |
| escarping | 9 | 3 | |
| eschalots | 9 | 3 | |
| escheated | 9 | 3 | |
| eschewals | 9 | 3 | |
| eschewing | 9 | 3 | |
| escorting | 9 | 3 | |
| escrowing | 9 | 3 | |
| esculents | 9 | 3 |
Are ESC-starting words common?
ESC is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ESC quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.