Best Wordle guesses ending with U
If you know the answer is a five-letter word ending with U, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter U
U is the least common of the five main vowels in everyday writing, and it almost always follows Q.
In Scrabble, U is worth 1 point, and a standard set has 4 U tiles. For comparison, 117 five-letter words start with U.
Common and uncommon words
4 of the 25 words (16%) are common English words. 21 are rarer entries such as FICHU, PILAU and SHOYU. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words end in U?
Our list has 25 five-letter words ending with U. 4 of them are common words and 4 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word ending with U?
ADIEU is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. BAYOU and HAIKU are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that ends in U scores the most in Scrabble?
KUDZU scores 19 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, BIJOU is the best at 14 points.
What are some common 5 letter words ending with U?
Common examples include ADIEU, BAYOU, HAIKU and BIJOU. They are highlighted in the list above.