5 Letter Words Starting With MU

15 common words, 18 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for MU
MUSICMUSTY

In 5-letter words starting with MU, the most common letters in position 3 are: S, C, L, R, T.

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WordTypeDefinition
MUCKYadjectivedirty, muddy, or grimy
MUCUSnouna slippery bodily secretion produced by membranes
MULCHnounmaterial spread over soil to protect or enrich it
MULESnounanimals bred from a horse and a donkey
MUMMYnouna preserved body or an informal word for mother
MUNCHverbeat steadily with a chewing sound
MURALnouna large painting made directly on a wall
MURKYadjectivedark, gloomy, or hard to understand
MUSESnounsources of inspiration; also thinks deeply
MUSHYadjectivesoft and pulpy; also overly sentimental
MUSICnounvocal or instrumental sounds arranged for expression
MUSKYadjectivehaving a strong earthy scent like musk
MUSTYadjectivestale, damp-smelling, or old-fashioned
MUTEDadjectivesoftened in color or sound; restrained
MUTERnouna person or device that reduces sound
Nouns
MUCUSMUFTIMULCHMULESMUMMYMURALMURIDMUSESMUSICMUTER
Adjectives
MUCKYMURKYMUSHYMUSKYMUSTYMUTED
Verbs
MULCTMUNCH

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with MU?

This list has 18 five-letter words starting with MU that have definitions. 15 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 2 of them.

What are the best MU words for Wordle?

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

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