Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to RU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: ruana, rubes, ruble.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruana | 5 | 2 | |
| rubes | 5 | 2 | |
| ruble | 5 | 1 | |
| rubus | 5 | 2 | |
| ruche | 5 | 1 | |
| rucks | 5 | 1 | |
| rudds | 5 | 1 | |
| ruddy | 5 | 2 | |
| ruder | 5 | 2 | |
| ruers | 5 | 1 | |
| ruffe | 5 | 1 | |
| ruffs | 5 | 1 | |
| rugae | 5 | 1 | |
| rugal | 5 | 2 | |
| rugby | 5 | 2 | |
| ruing | 5 | 1 | |
| ruins | 5 | 1 | |
| ruled | 5 | 2 | |
| ruler | 5 | 2 | |
| rules | 5 | 2 | |
| rumba | 5 | 2 | |
| rumen | 5 | 2 | |
| rummy | 5 | 2 | |
| rumor | 5 | 2 | |
| rumps | 5 | 1 | |
| runes | 5 | 2 | |
| rungs | 5 | 1 | |
| runic | 5 | 2 | |
| runny | 5 | 2 | |
| runts | 5 | 1 | |
| runty | 5 | 2 | |
| rupee | 5 | 1 | |
| rural | 5 | 2 | |
| ruses | 5 | 2 | |
| rushy | 5 | 2 | |
| rusks | 5 | 1 | |
| rusts | 5 | 1 | |
| rusty | 5 | 2 | |
| ruths | 5 | 1 | |
| rutin | 5 | 2 | |
| rutty | 5 | 2 |
Are RU-starting words common?
RU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after RU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.