Daily word games to challenge your mind
For puzzles requiring AST prefixes, here are all 8-letter word options. Popular examples include ASTASIAS, ASTATINE, ASTERIAS, plus ASTERISK, ASTERISM, ASTERNAL and many more. Each word links to its dictionary entry for deeper understanding.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| astasias | 8 | 3 | |
| astatine | 8 | 3 | |
| asterias | 8 | 3 | |
| asterisk | 8 | 3 | |
| asterism | 8 | 3 | |
| asternal | 8 | 3 | |
| asteroid | 8 | 3 | |
| asthenia | 8 | 3 | |
| asthenic | 8 | 3 | |
| astigmia | 8 | 3 | |
| astilbes | 8 | 3 | |
| astomous | 8 | 3 | |
| astonied | 8 | 3 | |
| astonies | 8 | 3 | |
| astonish | 8 | 3 | |
| astounds | 8 | 2 | |
| astragal | 8 | 3 | |
| astrally | 8 | 3 | |
| astricts | 8 | 2 | |
| astringe | 8 | 2 | |
| astutely | 8 | 4 |
Are AST-starting words common?
AST is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after AST quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.