8 common words, 11 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.
In 5-letter words starting with NU, the most common letters in position 3 are: B, D, K, L, M.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| NUBBY | adjective | covered with or full of small lumps |
| NUBIA | noun | a historic region along the Nile |
| NUCAL | adjective | relating to the nape or back of the neck |
| NUDGE | verb | push gently or encourage slightly |
| NUKED | verb | destroyed or attacked with nuclear force; also heated quickly in a microwave |
| NULLO | adjective | legally void or invalid |
| NULLS | verb | cancels out or invalidates |
| NUMBS | verb | makes numb or dulls sensation |
| NUMEN | noun | a spiritual force or divine presence |
| NURSE | noun | a person trained to care for the sick |
| NUTTY | adjective | crazy, eccentric, or tasting of nuts |
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This list has 11 five-letter words starting with NU that have definitions. 8 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 1 of them.
If NU is confirmed in positions 1–2, try NURSE. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.
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