Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ING starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: ingathers, ingenious, ingenuity.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| ingathers | 9 | 3 | |
| ingenious | 9 | 3 | |
| ingenuity | 9 | 4 | |
| ingenuous | 9 | 3 | |
| ingesting | 9 | 3 | |
| ingestion | 9 | 3 | |
| ingestive | 9 | 3 | |
| inglenook | 9 | 3 | |
| ingrafted | 9 | 3 | |
| ingrained | 9 | 3 | |
| ingresses | 9 | 3 | |
| ingrowing | 9 | 3 | |
| ingrowths | 9 | 2 | |
| ingulfing | 9 | 3 |
Are ING-starting words common?
ING is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ING quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.