Starting With CU
15 words · highest scoring is cuffs at 13 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With CU
There are 15 five letter words starting with CU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is cuffs at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 15 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CUBES, CURED, CURRY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With CU or Words Starting With CU, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With CU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With CU
- cuffs13
- curvy13
- cubic11
- curly10
- curry10
- curve10
- cubes9
- cumin9
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With CU
- cubes9
- cubic11
- cults7
- cured8
- curio7
- curly10
- curse7
- curvy13
5 Letter Words Starting With CU by Last Letter
- 5 Letter Words Starting With CU Ending in S
- 5 Letter Words Starting With CU Ending in E
- 5 Letter Words Starting With CU Ending in Y
- 5 Letter Words Starting With CU Ending in C
- 5 Letter Words Starting With CU Ending in D
- 5 Letter Words Starting With CU Ending in N
- 5 Letter Words Starting With CU Ending in O
5 Letter Words Starting With CU Defined
- cubesNoun · 9 points
- a symmetrical three-dimensional shape, either solid or hollow, contained by six equal squares
- cuffsNoun · 13 points
- the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on
- curedVerb · 8 points
- relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition
- curioNoun · 7 points
- a rare, unusual, or intriguing object
- curryNoun · 10 points
- a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce of hot-tasting spices and typically served with rice
- curveNoun · 10 points
- a line or outline which gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length
5 Letter Words Starting With CU: Questions
How many five letter words starting with CU are there?
There are 15 five letter words starting with CU in our dictionary, and 15 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with CU?
CUFFS is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with CU?
CUBES, CURED, CURRY are among the most familiar five letter words starting with CU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with CU valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.