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Searching for words that start with OU? Browse our 5-letter word collection. Popular examples include OUGHT, OUNCE, OUPHE, plus OUPHS, OURIE, OUSEL and many more. Sort by length or alphabetically to narrow your search.
| 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.