Daily word games to challenge your mind
Looking for 4-letter words starting with RU? You've found the right place. Popular examples include RUBE, RUBS, RUBY, plus RUCK, RUDD, RUDE and many more. Each word links to its dictionary entry for deeper understanding.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| rube | 4 | 1 | |
| rubs | 4 | 1 | |
| ruby | 4 | 2 | |
| ruck | 4 | 1 | |
| rudd | 4 | 1 | |
| rude | 4 | 1 | |
| rued | 4 | 1 | |
| ruer | 4 | 1 | |
| rues | 4 | 1 | |
| ruff | 4 | 1 | |
| ruga | 4 | 2 | |
| rugs | 4 | 1 | |
| ruin | 4 | 1 | |
| rule | 4 | 1 | |
| ruly | 4 | 2 | |
| rump | 4 | 1 | |
| rums | 4 | 1 | |
| rune | 4 | 1 | |
| rung | 4 | 1 | |
| runs | 4 | 1 | |
| runt | 4 | 1 | |
| ruse | 4 | 1 | |
| rush | 4 | 1 | |
| rusk | 4 | 1 | |
| rust | 4 | 1 | |
| ruth | 4 | 1 | |
| ruts | 4 | 1 |
Are RU-starting words common?
RU is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after RU quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.