Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to TU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: tuba, tube, tubs.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| tuba | 4 | 2 | |
| tube | 4 | 1 | |
| tubs | 4 | 1 | |
| tuck | 4 | 1 | |
| tufa | 4 | 2 | |
| tuff | 4 | 1 | |
| tuft | 4 | 1 | |
| tugs | 4 | 1 | |
| tuis | 4 | 1 | |
| tule | 4 | 1 | |
| tump | 4 | 1 | |
| tuna | 4 | 2 | |
| tune | 4 | 1 | |
| tung | 4 | 1 | |
| tuns | 4 | 1 | |
| tups | 4 | 1 | |
| turd | 4 | 1 | |
| turf | 4 | 1 | |
| turk | 4 | 1 | |
| turn | 4 | 1 | |
| tush | 4 | 1 | |
| tusk | 4 | 1 | |
| tuts | 4 | 1 | |
| tutu | 4 | 2 |
Are TU-starting words common?
TU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after TU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.