Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to LY starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: lychnises, lycopenes, lymphatic.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| lychnises | 9 | 3 | |
| lycopenes | 9 | 4 | |
| lymphatic | 9 | 3 | |
| lymphomas | 9 | 3 | |
| lynchings | 9 | 2 | |
| lynchpins | 9 | 2 | |
| lyonnaise | 9 | 2 | |
| lyophiled | 9 | 3 | |
| lyophilic | 9 | 3 | |
| lyophobic | 9 | 3 | |
| lyrebirds | 9 | 3 | |
| lyrically | 9 | 4 | |
| lyricised | 9 | 4 | |
| lyricises | 9 | 4 | |
| lyricisms | 9 | 3 | |
| lyricists | 9 | 3 | |
| lyricized | 9 | 4 | |
| lyricizes | 9 | 4 | |
| lysimeter | 9 | 4 | |
| lysogenic | 9 | 4 | |
| lysosomal | 9 | 4 | |
| lysosomes | 9 | 4 | |
| lysozymes | 9 | 4 | |
| lytically | 9 | 4 |
Are LY-starting words common?
LY is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after LY quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.