Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 6-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CRU starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: cruces, crucks, cruddy.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruces | 6 | 2 | |
| crucks | 6 | 1 | |
| cruddy | 6 | 2 | |
| cruder | 6 | 2 | |
| crudes | 6 | 2 | |
| cruets | 6 | 1 | |
| cruise | 6 | 1 | |
| crumbs | 6 | 1 | |
| crumby | 6 | 2 | |
| crummy | 6 | 2 | |
| crumps | 6 | 1 | |
| crunch | 6 | 1 | |
| cruors | 6 | 1 | |
| crural | 6 | 2 | |
| cruses | 6 | 2 | |
| cruset | 6 | 2 | |
| crusts | 6 | 1 | |
| crusty | 6 | 2 | |
| crutch | 6 | 1 | |
| cruxes | 6 | 2 |
Are CRU-starting words common?
CRU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CRU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.