Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to FIS starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: fishbolts, fishbones, fishbowls.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| fishbolts | 9 | 2 | |
| fishbones | 9 | 3 | |
| fishbowls | 9 | 2 | |
| fisheries | 9 | 3 | |
| fisherman | 9 | 3 | |
| fishermen | 9 | 3 | |
| fishhooks | 9 | 2 | |
| fishlines | 9 | 3 | |
| fishmeals | 9 | 2 | |
| fishplate | 9 | 2 | |
| fishpoles | 9 | 3 | |
| fishponds | 9 | 2 | |
| fishtails | 9 | 2 | |
| fishwives | 9 | 3 | |
| fishworms | 9 | 2 | |
| fissility | 9 | 4 | |
| fissional | 9 | 3 | |
| fissioned | 9 | 3 | |
| fissipeds | 9 | 3 | |
| fissuring | 9 | 3 | |
| fistfight | 9 | 2 | |
| fistnotes | 9 | 3 | |
| fistulous | 9 | 3 |
Are FIS-starting words common?
FIS is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after FIS quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.