Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to IR starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: irascible, irascibly, irateness.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| irascible | 9 | 3 | |
| irascibly | 9 | 4 | |
| irateness | 9 | 4 | |
| iridology | 9 | 5 | |
| irksomely | 9 | 4 | |
| ironbarks | 9 | 3 | |
| ironbound | 9 | 3 | |
| ironclads | 9 | 3 | |
| ironizing | 9 | 4 | |
| ironsides | 9 | 4 | |
| ironstone | 9 | 3 | |
| ironwares | 9 | 4 | |
| ironweeds | 9 | 3 | |
| ironwoods | 9 | 3 | |
| ironworks | 9 | 3 | |
| irradiate | 9 | 3 | |
| irreality | 9 | 4 | |
| irredenta | 9 | 4 | |
| irregular | 9 | 4 | |
| irridenta | 9 | 4 | |
| irrigated | 9 | 4 | |
| irrigates | 9 | 4 | |
| irrigator | 9 | 4 | |
| irritable | 9 | 3 | |
| irritably | 9 | 4 | |
| irritants | 9 | 3 | |
| irritated | 9 | 4 | |
| irritates | 9 | 4 | |
| irrupting | 9 | 3 | |
| irruption | 9 | 3 | |
| irruptive | 9 | 3 |
Are IR-starting words common?
IR is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after IR quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.