5 Letter Words Starting With LU

12 common words, 15 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for LU
LUNARLUCKY

In 5-letter words starting with LU, the most common letters in position 3 are: N, C, M, R, P.

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WordTypeDefinition
LUBEDadjectivecoated with lubricant
LUCIDadjectiveclear and easy to understand
LUCKYadjectivehaving good fortune
LUMENnounthe standard unit for measuring visible light output
LUMPYadjectivefull of lumps or uneven in texture
LUNARadjectiverelating to the moon
LUNCHnouna meal eaten in the middle of the day
LUNGEverbmake a sudden forward thrust
LUPINnouna flowering plant with tall colorful spikes
LURCHverbmake an abrupt uncontrolled movement
LURIDadjectiveshockingly vivid, sensational, or gruesome
LUTESnounstringed musical instruments with rounded bodies
Adjectives
LUBEDLUCIDLUCKYLUMPYLUNARLURID
Nouns
LUGERLUMENLUNCHLUNETLUPINLURERLUTES
Verbs
LUNGELURCH

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with LU?

This list has 15 five-letter words starting with LU that have definitions. 12 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 2 of them.

What are the best LU words for Wordle?

If LU is confirmed in positions 1–2, try LUNAR, LUCKY. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.

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Common shows everyday words useful for Wordle and writing. All words includes rarer entries that appear in some word-game lists.