With CUS
4 words · highest scoring is ficus at 10 points
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About 5 Letter Words With CUS
There are 4 five letter words containing CUS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is ficus at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — FICUS, FOCUS, LOCUS 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.
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5 Letter Words With CUS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With CUS
- ficus10
- focus10
- mucus9
- locus7
Common 5 Letter Words With CUS
- ficus10
- focus10
- locus7
- mucus9
5 Letter Words With CUS Defined
- ficusNoun · 10 points
- a tree, shrub, or climber of a large genus that includes the figs and the rubber plant, growing in tropical and warm climates
- focusNoun · 10 points
- the centre of interest or activity
- locusNoun · 7 points
- a particular position or place where something occurs or is situated
- mucusNoun · 9 points
- a slimy substance secreted by the mucous membranes and glands of animals for lubrication, protection, etc.
5 Letter Words With CUS: Questions
How many five letter words containing CUS are there?
There are 4 five letter words containing CUS in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing CUS?
FICUS is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing CUS?
FICUS, FOCUS, LOCUS are among the most familiar five letter words containing CUS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing CUS 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.