Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: duad, dual, dubs.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| duad | 4 | 1 | |
| dual | 4 | 1 | |
| dubs | 4 | 1 | |
| duce | 4 | 1 | |
| duci | 4 | 2 | |
| duck | 4 | 1 | |
| duct | 4 | 1 | |
| dude | 4 | 1 | |
| duds | 4 | 1 | |
| duel | 4 | 1 | |
| dues | 4 | 1 | |
| duet | 4 | 1 | |
| duff | 4 | 1 | |
| dugs | 4 | 1 | |
| duit | 4 | 1 | |
| duke | 4 | 1 | |
| dull | 4 | 1 | |
| duly | 4 | 2 | |
| duma | 4 | 2 | |
| dumb | 4 | 1 | |
| dump | 4 | 1 | |
| dune | 4 | 1 | |
| dung | 4 | 1 | |
| dunk | 4 | 1 | |
| duns | 4 | 1 | |
| dunt | 4 | 1 | |
| duos | 4 | 1 | |
| dupe | 4 | 1 | |
| dups | 4 | 1 | |
| dura | 4 | 2 | |
| dure | 4 | 1 | |
| durn | 4 | 1 | |
| duro | 4 | 2 | |
| durr | 4 | 1 | |
| dusk | 4 | 1 | |
| dust | 4 | 1 | |
| duty | 4 | 2 |
Are DU-starting words common?
DU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.