Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to SCU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: scuba, scudi, scudo.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| scuba | 5 | 2 | |
| scudi | 5 | 2 | |
| scudo | 5 | 2 | |
| scuds | 5 | 1 | |
| scuff | 5 | 1 | |
| sculk | 5 | 1 | |
| scull | 5 | 1 | |
| sculp | 5 | 1 | |
| scums | 5 | 1 | |
| scups | 5 | 1 | |
| scurf | 5 | 1 | |
| scuta | 5 | 2 | |
| scute | 5 | 1 | |
| scuts | 5 | 1 |
Are SCU-starting words common?
SCU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after SCU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.