Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to OU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: ought, ounce, ouphe.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| ought | 5 | 1 | |
| ounce | 5 | 1 | |
| ouphe | 5 | 1 | |
| ouphs | 5 | 1 | |
| ourie | 5 | 1 | |
| ousel | 5 | 2 | |
| ousts | 5 | 1 | |
| outby | 5 | 2 | |
| outdo | 5 | 2 | |
| outed | 5 | 2 | |
| outer | 5 | 2 | |
| outgo | 5 | 2 | |
| outre | 5 | 1 | |
| ouzel | 5 | 2 | |
| ouzos | 5 | 2 |
Are OU-starting words common?
OU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after OU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.