Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to GRI starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: griddling, gridirons, gridlocks.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| griddling | 9 | 2 | |
| gridirons | 9 | 3 | |
| gridlocks | 9 | 2 | |
| grievance | 9 | 2 | |
| grievants | 9 | 2 | |
| grillades | 9 | 3 | |
| grillages | 9 | 3 | |
| grillroom | 9 | 2 | |
| grillwork | 9 | 2 | |
| grimacers | 9 | 3 | |
| grimacing | 9 | 3 | |
| grimalkin | 9 | 3 | |
| griminess | 9 | 3 | |
| grippiest | 9 | 2 | |
| gripsacks | 9 | 2 | |
| grisaille | 9 | 2 | |
| grisettes | 9 | 3 | |
| grisliest | 9 | 2 | |
| gristlier | 9 | 2 | |
| gristmill | 9 | 2 | |
| grittiest | 9 | 2 | |
| grizzlers | 9 | 2 | |
| grizzlier | 9 | 2 | |
| grizzlies | 9 | 2 | |
| grizzling | 9 | 2 |
Are GRI-starting words common?
GRI is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after GRI quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.