5 Letter Words Starting With RU

11 common words, 13 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for RU
RULERRURALRUDDY

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

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WordTypeDefinition
RUBLEnounthe basic monetary unit of Russia
RUDDYadjectivereddish in color or healthy-looking in complexion
RUGBYnouna team sport played with an oval ball
RULERnouna person who governs or a straight measuring tool
RUMBAnouna ballroom dance with Afro-Cuban roots
RUMMYnouna card game or a foolish or odd person
RUMORnouna story or report passed from person to person without proof
RUNNYadjectivethin and flowing more than usual
RUPEEnounthe basic monetary unit of India and several neighboring countries
RURALadjectiverelating to the countryside rather than the city
RUSTYadjectivecovered with rust or out of practice
Nouns
RUBLERUGBYRULERRUMBARUMENRUMMYRUMORRUPEE
Adjectives
RUDDYRUNNYRURALRUSHYRUSTY

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How many 5-letter words start with RU?

This list has 13 five-letter words starting with RU that have definitions. 11 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 3 of them.

What are the best RU words for Wordle?

If RU is confirmed in positions 1–2, try RULER, RURAL, RUDDY. 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.