Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to FLU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: flubs, flued, flues.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| flubs | 5 | 1 | |
| flued | 5 | 1 | |
| flues | 5 | 1 | |
| fluff | 5 | 1 | |
| fluid | 5 | 1 | |
| fluke | 5 | 1 | |
| fluky | 5 | 2 | |
| flume | 5 | 1 | |
| flump | 5 | 1 | |
| flung | 5 | 1 | |
| flunk | 5 | 1 | |
| fluor | 5 | 1 | |
| flush | 5 | 1 | |
| flute | 5 | 1 | |
| fluty | 5 | 2 | |
| fluyt | 5 | 1 |
Are FLU-starting words common?
FLU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after FLU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.