Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: cube, cubs, cuds.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| cube | 4 | 1 | |
| cubs | 4 | 1 | |
| cuds | 4 | 1 | |
| cued | 4 | 1 | |
| cues | 4 | 1 | |
| cuff | 4 | 1 | |
| cuif | 4 | 1 | |
| cuke | 4 | 1 | |
| cull | 4 | 1 | |
| culm | 4 | 1 | |
| cult | 4 | 1 | |
| cups | 4 | 1 | |
| curb | 4 | 1 | |
| curd | 4 | 1 | |
| cure | 4 | 1 | |
| curf | 4 | 1 | |
| curl | 4 | 1 | |
| curn | 4 | 1 | |
| curr | 4 | 1 | |
| curs | 4 | 1 | |
| curt | 4 | 1 | |
| cusk | 4 | 1 | |
| cusp | 4 | 1 | |
| cuss | 4 | 1 | |
| cute | 4 | 1 | |
| cuts | 4 | 1 |
Are CU-starting words common?
CU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.