Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to GRU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: grubbiest, grubstake, grubworms.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| grubbiest | 9 | 2 | |
| grubstake | 9 | 2 | |
| grubworms | 9 | 2 | |
| gruelings | 9 | 2 | |
| gruellers | 9 | 2 | |
| gruelling | 9 | 2 | |
| gruesomer | 9 | 3 | |
| gruffiest | 9 | 2 | |
| gruffness | 9 | 2 | |
| grumblers | 9 | 2 | |
| grumbling | 9 | 2 | |
| grumphies | 9 | 2 | |
| grumpiest | 9 | 2 | |
| grungiest | 9 | 2 | |
| gruntling | 9 | 2 | |
| grutching | 9 | 2 |
Are GRU-starting words common?
GRU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after GRU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.