Daily word games to challenge your mind
Looking for 5-letter words starting with RU? You've found the right place. Popular examples include RUANA, RUBES, RUBLE, plus RUBUS, RUCHE, RUCKS and many more. Explore different vowel patterns after RU to find your word quickly.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruana | 5 | 2 | |
| rubes | 5 | 2 | |
| ruble | 5 | 1 | |
| rubus | 5 | 2 | |
| ruche | 5 | 1 | |
| rucks | 5 | 1 | |
| rudds | 5 | 1 | |
| ruddy | 5 | 2 | |
| ruder | 5 | 2 | |
| ruers | 5 | 1 | |
| ruffe | 5 | 1 | |
| ruffs | 5 | 1 | |
| rugae | 5 | 1 | |
| rugal | 5 | 2 | |
| rugby | 5 | 2 | |
| ruing | 5 | 1 | |
| ruins | 5 | 1 | |
| ruled | 5 | 2 | |
| ruler | 5 | 2 | |
| rules | 5 | 2 | |
| rumba | 5 | 2 | |
| rumen | 5 | 2 | |
| rummy | 5 | 2 | |
| rumor | 5 | 2 | |
| rumps | 5 | 1 | |
| runes | 5 | 2 | |
| rungs | 5 | 1 | |
| runic | 5 | 2 | |
| runny | 5 | 2 | |
| runts | 5 | 1 | |
| runty | 5 | 2 | |
| rupee | 5 | 1 | |
| rural | 5 | 2 | |
| ruses | 5 | 2 | |
| rushy | 5 | 2 | |
| rusks | 5 | 1 | |
| rusts | 5 | 1 | |
| rusty | 5 | 2 | |
| ruths | 5 | 1 | |
| rutin | 5 | 2 | |
| rutty | 5 | 2 |
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.