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4-letter words with U as the 1st letter

A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when U is fixed in the 1st slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: udon, udos, ughs.

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40 words
Word Definition Length Syllables
udon42
udos42
ughs41
ugli42
ugly42
ukes42
ulan42
ulna42
ulus42
ulva42
umbo42
umps41
unai42
unau42
unbe41
unci42
unco42
unde41
undo42
undy42
unit42
unto42
upas42
upby42
updo42
upon42
urbs41
urds41
urea42
urge41
uric42
urns41
ursa42
urus42
used42
user42
uses42
utas42
utes42
uvea42

FAQs

How do I play around a fixed U in the 1st slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping U locked.

Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.