68,228 Words Containing "U"
68,228 words containing "U" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 68,228 English words containing "U". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
Most Common Words Containing "U" (Top 1k)
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Brush /brʌʃ/noun A1
A brush is a tool with bristles that you use for cleaning, painting, or combing hair.
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Bus /bʌs/noun A1
A big vehicle that takes many people from one place to another, usually on regular routes.
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But /bʌt/conj A1
Shows a change or difference from what you said before; expresses contrast or disagreement
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Buy /baɪ/verb A1
To give money to get something you want; to purchase something at a store or from someone
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Cup /kʌp/noun A1
A small dish with a handle that holds drinks.
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Cut /kʌt/verb A1
Use a knife or sharp tool to divide something into pieces.
Less Common Words Containing "U" (Top 5k+)
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Acute /əˈkjuːt/adj B2
Acute describes a sudden, serious illness or health problem that does not last long. It can also describe someone who has sharp perception or understanding.
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Adult /ˈædʌlt/noun A2
A person who is grown up and has reached the age when the law says they are responsible.
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Album /ˈælbəm/noun B1
A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
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Argue /ˈɑɹɡjuː/verb A2
To present reasons for your opinion or belief; to have a discussion where two people disagree.
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Audit /ˈɔdɪt/noun B2
An official check of a company's money records by an independent expert to make sure everything is correct and honest.
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Blue /bluː/adj A1
the color between green and violet on the spectrum, like the sky or sea
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Bonus /ˈboʊnəs/noun B1
Additional pay or reward that someone receives beyond their regular salary.
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Bug /bʌɡ/noun B2
A mistake in a computer program that makes it work incorrectly.
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Build /bɪld/verb A1
To make something by putting pieces or materials together in an organized way.
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Bull /bʊl/noun A1
A large male farm animal with horns that is used in agriculture and meat production.
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Bunch /bʌntʃ/noun A2
Several things of the same kind tied or grouped together, or a group of people who spend time together.
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Bunny /ˈbʌni/noun A1
A soft furry animal with long ears that hops on its back legs and eats vegetables and grass.
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Burn /bɜːrn/verb A2
When something catches fire and is destroyed, or when heat or flames damage something.
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Burst /bɜːrst/verb A2
When something suddenly breaks open or explodes, or when you break something open forcefully.
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Bust /bʌst/noun C1
A time when the economy is shrinking, businesses are struggling, people lose jobs, and spending decreases.
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Busy /ˈbɪzi/adj A1
When you have a lot of things to do and not much free time available.
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Club /klʌb/noun A1
A group of people who meet regularly because they enjoy the same hobby or sport.
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Drug /drʌɡ/noun A2
A medicine or chemical that doctors give to help sick people feel better or stop pain.
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Drum /drʌm/noun A1
A round musical instrument that you hit with sticks or your hands to make sounds.
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Duck /dʌk/noun A1
A swimming bird that lives near water and has waterproof feathers.
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Dust /dʌst/noun A1
Very fine powder particles that collect on surfaces or float in the air.
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Duty /ˈdjuːti/noun A2
Something you must or should do because it is your responsibility.
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Words Containing "U" by Length
2 Letter Words Containing "U" (27)
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3 Letter Words Containing "U" (232)
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4 Letter Words Containing "U" (934)
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5 Letter Words Containing "U" (2,373)
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Acute /əˈkjuːt/adj B2
Acute describes a sudden, serious illness or health problem that does not last long. It can also describe someone who has sharp perception or understanding.
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Adult /ˈædʌlt/noun A2
A person who is grown up and has reached the age when the law says they are responsible.
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Album /ˈælbəm/noun B1
A collection of songs by one artist or band released together as one product.
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6 Letter Words Containing "U" (4,847)
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7 Letter Words Containing "U" (7,700)
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8 Letter Words Containing "U" (9,785)
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9 Letter Words Containing "U" (10,349)
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10 Letter Words Containing "U" (9,712)
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11 Letter Words Containing "U" (7,786)
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12 Letter Words Containing "U" (5,856)
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13 Letter Words Containing "U" (4,094)
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14 Letter Words Containing "U" (2,776)
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15 Letter Words Containing "U" (1,757)
Words Containing "U" by Part of Speech
Nouns Containing "U" (529)
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Adventure /ədˈventʃər/noun B1
A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.
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Brush /brʌʃ/noun A1
A brush is a tool with bristles that you use for cleaning, painting, or combing hair.
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Bubble /ˈbʌbəl/noun A1
A bubble is a round ball of air or gas trapped inside liquid.
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Bus /bʌs/noun A1
A big vehicle that takes many people from one place to another, usually on regular routes.
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Colour /ˈkʌlər/noun A1
One of the basic colors like red, blue, yellow, or green that you see in things around you.
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Consequence /ˈkɑːnsɪkwɛns/noun B2
What happens as a result of an action or decision; the outcome or effect of something.
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Cup /kʌp/noun A1
A small dish with a handle that holds drinks.
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Daughter /ˈdɔːtər/noun A1
A girl or woman who is the child of a parent or parents.
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Four /fɔːr/noun A1
The number that comes after three and before five.
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Fourth /fɔːrθ/noun A1
The item that comes after third and before fifth in order.
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Fun /fʌn/noun A1
Enjoyable activities or the pleasure and laughter you get from them.
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Gun /ɡʌn/noun A1
A tool used to shoot bullets. Police and soldiers use guns.
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Guy /ɡaɪ/noun A1
A man or boy. Often used in casual, friendly conversation.
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Hour /ˈaʊr/noun A1
A unit of time. One hour is the same as 60 minutes.
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Human /ˈhjuːmən/noun A1
A person; any man, woman, or child of our species.
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Influence /ˈɪnfluəns/noun B1
The power to change or affect how someone thinks, acts, or makes decisions.
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Minute /ˈmɪnɪt/noun A1
A period of 60 seconds.
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Nature /ˈneɪtʃər/noun A1
The environment: plants, animals, mountains, rivers, and weather.
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Number /ˈnʌmbər/noun A1
A symbol or word like 1, 2, 3, one, two, three used for counting.
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Nut /nʌt/noun A1
Food that grows inside a hard shell, like almonds or walnuts.
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Verbs Containing "U" (235)
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Buy /baɪ/verb A1
To give money to get something you want; to purchase something at a store or from someone
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Cut /kʌt/verb A1
Use a knife or sharp tool to divide something into pieces.
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Laugh /læf/verb A1
To make happy sounds and face movements when something is funny.
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Measure /ˈmɛʒər/verb A1
To determine how big, long, or much something is.
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Must /məst/verb A1
Need to do something because it is necessary or required.
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Produce /prəˈdjuːs/verb A2
To create or make something, especially in factories or farms.
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Put /pʊt/verb A1
To move something to a specific place or position where it stays.
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Rub /rʌb/verb A1
Move something against a surface with pressure and repeated motion.
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Run /rʌn/verb A1
To go fast using your legs, with brief moments where neither foot touches the ground.
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See /siː/verb A2
Understand an idea or situation; to comprehend.
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Should /ʃʊd/verb A1
What is right, proper, or expected to do.
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Taught /tɔːt/verb A1
The past form of teach; you taught a class means you gave instruction.
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Use /juːz/verb A1
To do something with a tool or thing.
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Argue /ˈɑɹɡjuː/verb A2
To present reasons for your opinion or belief; to have a discussion where two people disagree.
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Build /bɪld/verb A1
To make something by putting pieces or materials together in an organized way.
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Burn /bɜːrn/verb A2
When something catches fire and is destroyed, or when heat or flames damage something.
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Burst /bɜːrst/verb A2
When something suddenly breaks open or explodes, or when you break something open forcefully.
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Cause /kɔːz/verb A2
To make something happen because of your actions.
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Could /kʊd/verb A1
The past form of can, used to say what was possible or allowed in the past.
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Count /kaʊnt/verb A1
To say numbers in order, or to find how many of something you have.
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Adjectives Containing "U" (297)
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Famous /ˈfeɪməs/adj A2
Well-known by a large number of people worldwide.
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Favourite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/adj A1
Your top choice; the thing you like better than anything else.
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Full /fʊl/adj A1
Having no empty space; containing a lot of something.
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Natural /ˈnætʃərəl/adj A1
Made by nature, not by humans; not artificial or fake.
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Obvious /ˈɒbviəs/adj A2
Easy to see or understand; not hidden or difficult.
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Our /ˈaʊər/adj A1
Shows that something belongs to or is part of a group that includes you.
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Previous /ˈpriːviəs/adj A2
Happening before now or before something else. From an earlier time.
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Public /ˈpʌblɪk/adj A1
Available to or belonging to everyone; visible or known to many people.
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Regular /ˈreɡjələr/adj A1
Happens again and again in the same way.
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Successful /səkˈsɛsfəl/adj B1
When you achieve what you wanted.
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True /tru/adj A1
Matching what is real or factual; not false or invented.
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Actual /ˈæktʃuəl/adj B1
Real and true, not imaginary or planned. The way something really is.
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Blue /bluː/adj A1
the color between green and violet on the spectrum, like the sky or sea
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Busy /ˈbɪzi/adj A1
When you have a lot of things to do and not much free time available.
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Continuous /kənˈtɪnjuəs/adj B1
Something that goes on and on without any breaks or pauses.
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Cruel /ˈkruːəl/adj A2
Unkind and willing to hurt others.
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Doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/adj B2
Feeling unsure about something or thinking that something might not be true or will not happen.
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Equal /ˈiːkwəl/adj A2
Having the same measure, worth, or ability as something or someone else.
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Funny /ˈfʌn.i/adj A2
Making you laugh or feel amused.
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Huge /hjuːdʒ/adj A2
Something that is very, very big. Bigger than 'big' or 'large'.
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Adverbs Containing "U" (24)
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Actually /ˈæktʃuəli/adv B1
In fact or really. Used to say what is true, especially when it's different from what others think.
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Out /aʊt/adv A1
Away from a place, building, or home; not inside.
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Suddenly /ˈsʌdənli/adv A2
When something happens fast with no warning.
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Up /ʌp/adv A1
Movement or direction toward a higher place, or to a higher level or amount.
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Continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/adv B1
Continuously = non-stop, never pausing. Rain continuously for hours means it never stopped.
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Fully /ˈfʊli/adv A2
Completely; to the full extent or degree.
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Just /dʒʌst/adv A1
A moment ago; or used to mean exactly or right now. Also means only or simply.
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Obviously /ˈɒbviəsli/adv A2
In a way that is very clear or easy to understand.
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Quite /kwaɪt/adv A1
To some degree; more than a little bit but not completely.
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Thus /ðʌs/adv B2
In this manner or for this reason; used to show how something happens or why it occurs.
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Truly /ˈtruːli/adv A2
In a sincere, honest, or factually accurate way.
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Usually /ˈjuːʒuəli/adv A1
Most of the time; in the normal or expected way.
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Continually /kənˈtɪnjuəli/adv B1
Continually = happens again and again with stops between. He continually forgets = he keeps forgetting.
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Further /ˈfɜr.ðər/adv B1
To a greater distance, degree, or amount than before.
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Furthermore /ˌfɜːrðərˈmoʊr/adv B2
A formal way to say 'also' or 'and besides' when adding more information to what you just said.
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Quickly /ˈkwɪkli/adv A1
In a fast way; without taking much time.
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Quietly /ˈkwaɪətli/adv A1
In a soft and gentle way without speaking loudly or making sounds.
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Respectfully /rɪˈspɛktfəli/adv B1
Done with politeness and honor to someone.
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Eventually /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/adv B1
At the end or after a long time; finally or sooner or later.
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Particularly /pərˈtɪkjələrli/adv B1
Especially or notably; more than usual or more than other things.
How to Use Words Containing "U"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words containing "U" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words containing "U" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words containing "U" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Words Containing "U"
- How many words containing "U"?
- There are 68,228 words containing "U" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word containing "U"?
- The longest word containing "U" in our list is "ACCOUNTABLENESS" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words containing "U"?
- 2,373 5-letter words containing "U" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.