Water-based paint is a type of paint that uses water as its primary solvent. LATEX, with five letters, is a type of water-based paint that is made from synthetic polymers and is known for its durability and flexibility. Tempera, with seven letters, is a type of water-based paint that is made from pigments suspended in an egg-based emulsion. DISTEMPER, with nine letters, is a type of water-based paint that is made from pigments suspended in a glue-based emulsion. All three types of water-based paint are commonly used in art and craft projects.