Words Containing EU
100 wordsThe EU combination carries a distinctly classical flavor through English, appearing in words borrowed from Greek and French that often relate to science, medicine, and the arts. This pattern connects ancient roots to modern vocabulary, from simple gaming words to complex medical terminology.
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1Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
EU words bridge casual wordplay and specialized vocabulary, offering strategic options across every skill level.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
The EU combination frequently signals Greek origins, where 'eu-' means 'good' or 'well'—think euphoria, eulogy, and eucalyptus. French contributions often preserve the sound in words related to culture and refinement, like amateur andateur. Medical and scientific terminology heavily favors EU, particularly in neurology and therapeutics, giving this pattern an unusually scholarly character.
Total Words
908
0.3% of dictionary
Avg Length
9.9 letters
3.8 syllables
Top Scrabble
NEUROPHYSIOLOGICALLY
34 points
Longest Word
NEUROPHYSIOLOGICALLY
20 letters
Parts of Speech
With 79% nouns dominating the pattern, EU words tend to name things rather than describe or act. The average length of nearly 10 letters reflects the pattern's prevalence in technical and medical vocabulary rather than everyday speech.
French leads the etymological origins here, followed closely by Ancient Greek and Latin. The EUCALYPTUS chain illustrates how Greek 'εὖ' (good, well) traveled through French before reaching English. This triple influence—Greek roots, Latin science, French refinement—explains why EU words feel simultaneously scholarly and elegant.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Short (2-4)
Medium (5-7)
use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
any of various shrubs of the genus Deutzia having usually toothed opposite leaves and shredding bark and white or pink flowers in loose terminal clusters
Long (8+)
emotionally purging
the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
Short (2-4)
Medium (5-7)
use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
Long (8+)
of or concerned with neuropsychology
emotionally purging
pharmaceutical consisting of a radioactive compound used in radiation therapy
JEUX dominates both games but scores differently: 18 points in Scrabble versus 21 in WWF, thanks to WWF's higher J value (10 vs 8). KREUZER and ZEUGMA both hit 21 in WWF compared to 20 and 18 in Scrabble, making them more valuable in that game. For longer plays, NEUROPHYSIOLOGICALLY tops both charts but gains 5 extra points in WWF. Strategic players should note that J-heavy EU words consistently outperform in WWF.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
REUSE makes an excellent starter, placing the common E twice while testing R, U, and S—all high-frequency letters. FEUAR and PAREU offer backup options that test different vowel combinations if your first guess strikes out.
Length Extremes
Longest and shortest valid words
Short EU words like JEU and FEU preserve French gaming and feudal vocabulary in minimal form. The long end stretches to 20 letters because Greek-derived medical prefixes (neuro-, psycho-) combine freely with EU-containing roots and suffixes.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
a male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina
expletives used informally as intensifiers
"a deuced idiot"
poisonous to nerves or nerve cells
DANSEUR means a male ballet dancer who partners with a ballerina. This French loanword stays true to its origins while filling a specific vocabulary gap—English lacks a native equivalent. It's worth remembering for both its cultural precision and its game-friendly 7-letter length.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.