Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to NU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: nubby, nubia, nucha.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| nubby | 5 | 2 | |
| nubia | 5 | 2 | |
| nucha | 5 | 2 | |
| nuder | 5 | 2 | |
| nudes | 5 | 2 | |
| nudge | 5 | 1 | |
| nudie | 5 | 1 | |
| nudzh | 5 | 1 | |
| nuked | 5 | 2 | |
| nukes | 5 | 2 | |
| nulls | 5 | 1 | |
| numbs | 5 | 1 | |
| numen | 5 | 2 | |
| nurds | 5 | 1 | |
| nurls | 5 | 1 | |
| nurse | 5 | 1 | |
| nutsy | 5 | 2 | |
| nutty | 5 | 2 |
Are NU-starting words common?
NU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after NU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.