Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when U is fixed in the 5th slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: adieu, battu, bayou.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| adieu | 5 | 2 | |
| battu | 5 | 2 | |
| bayou | 5 | 1 | |
| bijou | 5 | 2 | |
| cornu | 5 | 2 | |
| coypu | 5 | 2 | |
| fichu | 5 | 2 | |
| fondu | 5 | 2 | |
| haiku | 5 | 2 | |
| hokku | 5 | 2 | |
| kanzu | 5 | 2 | |
| kudzu | 5 | 2 | |
| miaou | 5 | 1 | |
| pareu | 5 | 2 | |
| perdu | 5 | 2 | |
| pilau | 5 | 2 | |
| poilu | 5 | 2 | |
| poyou | 5 | 1 | |
| prahu | 5 | 2 | |
| quipu | 5 | 2 | |
| sadhu | 5 | 2 | |
| sajou | 5 | 2 | |
| shoyu | 5 | 1 | |
| snafu | 5 | 2 | |
| vertu | 5 | 2 | |
| virtu | 5 | 2 | |
| vodou | 5 | 2 |
How do I play around a fixed U in the 5th 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.