Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to IL starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: ileitides, illations, illatives.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| ileitides | 9 | 4 | |
| illations | 9 | 3 | |
| illatives | 9 | 4 | |
| illegally | 9 | 4 | |
| illegible | 9 | 3 | |
| illegibly | 9 | 4 | |
| illiberal | 9 | 4 | |
| illicitly | 9 | 4 | |
| illiniums | 9 | 3 | |
| illnesses | 9 | 3 | |
| illogical | 9 | 4 | |
| illumined | 9 | 4 | |
| illumines | 9 | 4 | |
| illusions | 9 | 3 | |
| illuviums | 9 | 3 | |
| ilmenites | 9 | 4 |
Are IL-starting words common?
IL is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after IL quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.