5 Letter Words Starting With NU

8 common words, 11 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for NU
NURSE

In 5-letter words starting with NU, the most common letters in position 3 are: B, D, K, L, M.

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WordTypeDefinition
NUBBYadjectivecovered with or full of small lumps
NUBIAnouna historic region along the Nile
NUDGEverbpush gently or encourage slightly
NUKEDverbdestroyed or attacked with nuclear force; also heated quickly in a microwave
NULLSverbcancels out or invalidates
NUMBSverbmakes numb or dulls sensation
NURSEnouna person trained to care for the sick
NUTTYadjectivecrazy, eccentric, or tasting of nuts
Adjectives
NUBBYNUCALNULLONUTTY
Nouns
NUBIANUMENNURSE
Verbs
NUDGENUKEDNULLSNUMBS

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How many 5-letter words start with NU?

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.

What are the best NU words for Wordle?

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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