5-Letter Words Ending With U — 34 Words for Wordle and Scrabble 2026

Looking for 5-letter words ending with U? There are 34 valid 5-letter words ending in U in our full Scrabble and Wordle dictionary. A less common ending letter, these words appear across multiple word game formats.

Top 5-Letter Words Ending With U

BAYOU, HAIKU, IGLUU, KUDZU, MENU, PILAU, TABU, TOFU

Wordle Strategy: 5-Letter Words Ending With U

U-ending 5-letter words include loanwords: BAYOU, HAIKU, PILAU, TOFU. These are rare Wordle answers but memorable Scrabble plays.

How Many 5-Letter Words End With U?

There are approximately 34 valid 5-letter words that end with the letter U in standard Scrabble dictionaries (TWL + SOWPODS). This makes U a less common ending letter among all 26 letters of the alphabet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some 5-letter words ending in U?

Some of the most popular 5-letter words ending in U include: BAYOU, HAIKU, IGLUU, KUDZU, MENU, PILAU, TABU, TOFU.

Are there any 5-letter words ending in U for Wordle?

Yes — U-ending 5-letter words include loanwords: BAYOU, HAIKU, PILAU, TOFU. These are rare Wordle answers but memorable Scrabble plays.

What 5-letter words end with U in Scrabble?

All 34 five-letter words ending with U are valid in Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS). Use our word unscrambler to find scores and definitions for any specific word.

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