5 Letter Words with R as 1st and U as 3rd Letter

The Shape of the Pattern

After the opening R, look for O as in ROUND and E as in REUSE. The last two letters are often SE as in REUSE.

Words to Try First

ROUND, ROUTE, ROUGH, ROUGE and REUSE are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses. ROUSE is worth keeping in reserve.

Useful five-letter words

• ROUND
• ROUTE
• ROUGH
• ROUGE
• REUSE

What the Letter Pair Tells You

The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in ROUND, ROUTE and ROUGH. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often E, D and H, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Wordle Tip for This Pattern

The second box is the biggest unknown, and O and E are the strongest letters to test. If the second letter comes back grey, move to the ending and try E in the fifth box. The fixed R and U do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with R and 5 letter words with U as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, R is worth one point and U is worth one point. Words like ROUND, ROUTE and ROUGH are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.