Words With U In The Middle
Dive into the delightful world of words with a twist! Our quirky collection showcases those unique terms where the playful letter 'U' takes center stage, nestled right in the middle. Whether you're a word wizard or just curious, explore and enjoy the charm of these captivating linguistic gems!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| but | 5 | and nothing more | hopes that last but a moment |
| out | 3 | from one's possession | he gave out money to the poor |
| our | 3 | Of or pertaining to us; belonging to us. | our country |
| put | 5 | attribute or give | She put too much emphasis on her the last statement |
| guy | 7 | subject to laughter or ridicule | - |
| huh | 9 | - | - |
| run | 3 | a small stream | - |
| cut | 5 | the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage | - |
| fun | 6 | activities that are enjoyable or amusing | I do it for the fun of it |
| buy | 8 | make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence | - |
| gun | 4 | a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine | - |
| sun | 3 | first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians | - |
| mum | 7 | failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to | - |
| bus | 5 | a car that is old and unreliable | the fenders had fallen off that old bus |
| cup | 7 | treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin | - |
| due | 4 | capable of being assigned or credited to | the cancellation of the concert was due to the rain |
| hug | 7 | a tight or amorous embrace | come here and give me a big hug |
| sue | 3 | French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857) | - |
| bug | 6 | tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | Is this hotel room bugged? |
| bum | 7 | ask for and get free; be a parasite | - |
| yup | 8 | - | - |
| mud | 6 | soil with mud, muck, or mire | - |
| rub | 5 | an unforeseen obstacle | - |
| nut | 3 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a car nut |
| jun | 10 | - | - |
| hut | 6 | temporary military shelter | - |
| sub | 5 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| sum | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| gum | 6 | wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum | - |
| gus | 4 | - | - |
| bud | 6 | a partially opened flower | - |
| pub | 7 | tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals | - |
| dug | 5 | an udder or breast or teat | - |
| gut | 4 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| tub | 5 | a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body | - |
| fur | 6 | the dressed hairy coat of a mammal | - |
| nun | 3 | a buoy resembling a cone | - |
| rum | 5 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | what a rum fellow |
| hum | 8 | an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan | - |
| cue | 5 | a stimulus that provides information about what to do | - |
| rug | 4 | floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) | - |
| dub | 6 | give a nickname to | - |
| bun | 5 | small rounded bread either plain or sweet | - |
| mug | 6 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| rue | 3 | European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy | - |
| cum | 7 | the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract | - |
| hub | 8 | a center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve | the playground is the hub of parental supervision |
| cub | 7 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| guv | 7 | - | - |
| duo | 4 | two performers or singers who perform together | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| your | 7 | - | - |
| just | 11 | (used for emphasis) absolutely | I just can't take it anymore |
| much | 11 | frequently or in great quantities | I don't drink much |
| sure | 4 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | was sure (or certain) she had seen it |
| must | 6 | the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy | - |
| fuck | 13 | have sexual intercourse with | - |
| such | 9 | of so extreme a degree or extent | such weeping |
| turn | 4 | to break and turn over earth especially with a plow | turn the earth in the Spring |
| shut | 7 | move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut | shut the window |
| true | 4 | as acknowledged | true, she is the smartest in her class |
| four | 7 | being one more than three | - |
| hurt | 7 | the act of damaging something or someone | - |
| full | 7 | increase in phase | - |
| hour | 7 | clock time | the hour is getting late |
| luck | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was my good luck to be there |
| dude | 6 | a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | - |
| pull | 6 | strip of feathers | pull a chicken |
| busy | 9 | (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) | her line is busy |
| blue | 6 | of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky | October's bright blue weather |
| club | 8 | golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball | - |
| soul | 4 | the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life | - |
| quit | 13 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| cute | 6 | obviously contrived to charm | a child with intolerably cute mannerisms |
| paul | 6 | United States feminist (1885-1977) | - |
| jump | 15 | bypass | - |
| huge | 8 | unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope | huge government spending |
| push | 9 | press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action | He pushed her to finish her doctorate |
| aunt | 4 | the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle | - |
| suit | 4 | enhance the appearance of | This behavior doesn't suit you! |
| nuts | 4 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| burn | 6 | pain that feels hot as if it were on fire | - |
| duty | 8 | the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force | we must instill a sense of duty in our children |
| drug | 6 | use recreational drugs | - |
| rule | 4 | (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | - |
| dumb | 9 | unable to speak because of hereditary deafness | - |
| guns | 5 | - | - |
| plus | 6 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| ours | 4 | - | - |
| suck | 10 | give suck to | The wetnurse suckled the infant |
| loud | 5 | with relatively high volume | the band played loudly |
| soup | 6 | an unfortunate situation | we're in the soup now |
| rush | 7 | a sudden forceful flow | - |
| pure | 6 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | pure folly |
| butt | 6 | a victim of ridicule or pranks | - |
| tour | 4 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
| hung | 8 | - | - |
| ruin | 4 | deprive of virginity | - |
| dump | 9 | sell at artificially low prices | - |
| punk | 10 | rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock | - |
| thus | 7 | an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| about | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | wandering about with no place to go |
| would | 9 | - | - |
| could | 8 | - | - |
| house | 8 | provide housing for | The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town |
| found | 9 | use as a basis for; found on | - |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| young | 9 | (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | young corn |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| stuff | 11 | informal terms for personal possessions | - |
| music | 9 | punishment for one's actions | you have to face the music |
| hurry | 11 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | - |
| yours | 8 | - | - |
| truth | 8 | the quality of being near to the true value | the lawyer questioned the truth of my account |
| hours | 8 | an indefinite period of time | they talked for hours |
| quite | 14 | of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) | her victory was quite something |
| jesus | 12 | a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| trust | 5 | complete confidence in a person or plan etc | the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust |
| touch | 10 | a distinguishing style | this room needs a woman's touch |
| human | 10 | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | - |
| sound | 6 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| quiet | 14 | (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | the quiet waters of a lagoon |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| mouth | 10 | express in speech | - |
| quick | 20 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a quick mind |
| buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| round | 6 | a regular route for a sentry or policeman | - |
| group | 8 | a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | - |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| count | 7 | put into a group | The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members |
| court | 7 | Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | - |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| tough | 9 | making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | - |
| laugh | 9 | produce laughter | - |
| rules | 5 | - | - |
| proud | 8 | having or displaying great dignity or nobility | proud alpine peaks |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| truck | 11 | an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling | - |
| stuck | 11 | baffled | this problem has me completely stuck |
| south | 8 | the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees | - |
| queen | 14 | a female sovereign ruler | - |
| judge | 14 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| doubt | 8 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | - |
| guard | 7 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| build | 8 | make by combining materials and parts | - |
| built | 7 | (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness | the built liquid detergents |
| bunch | 12 | an informal body of friends | - |
| super | 7 | a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector | - |
| awful | 11 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| should | 10 | - | - |
| around | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | news gets around (or about) |
| enough | 10 | an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose | enough is as good as a feast |
| course | 8 | general line of orientation | the river takes a southern course |
| excuse | 15 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | he kept finding excuses to stay |
| number | 10 | put into a group | - |
| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| though | 13 | - | - |
| couple | 10 | link together | can we couple these proposals? |
| return | 6 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | the average return was about 5% |
| future | 9 | the time yet to come | - |
| turned | 7 | in an unpalatable state | - |
| during | 8 | In the time of; as long as the action or existence of. | during life |
| bought | 12 | - | - |
| caught | 12 | - | - |
| hungry | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | hungry for recognition |
| murder | 9 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered |
| figure | 10 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | - |
| church | 16 | a service conducted in a house of worship | don't be late for church |
| ground | 8 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | - |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| summer | 10 | the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | they spent a lazy summer at the shore |
| double | 9 | used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis | - |
| beauty | 11 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| nature | 6 | a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe | the laws of nature |
| cousin | 8 | the child of your aunt or uncle | - |
| taught | 10 | - | - |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| surely | 9 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | the results are surely encouraging |
| genius | 7 | unusual mental ability | - |
| tongue | 7 | a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea | - |
| bullet | 8 | a projectile that is fired from a gun | - |
| amount | 8 | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | - |
| buried | 9 | placed in a grave | the hastily buried corpses |
| sudden | 8 | happening without warning or in a short space of time | a sudden storm |
| ruined | 7 | doomed to extinction | - |
| square | 15 | characterized by honesty and fairness | a square deal |
| buying | 12 | the act of buying | buying and selling fill their days |
| suffer | 12 | feel physical pain | - |
| sexual | 13 | involved in a sexual relationship | the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife |
| humans | 11 | all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | - |
| fought | 13 | - | - |
| studio | 7 | an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen | - |
| result | 6 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | - |
| rescue | 8 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
| junior | 13 | used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college | the junior class |
| fucker | 15 | a stupid despised man | - |
| burned | 9 | ruined by overcooking | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| because | 11 | By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. | - |
| thought | 14 | a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | what are your thoughts on Haiti? |
| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| through | 14 | having finished or arrived at completion | after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up |
| without | 13 | Unless; except; -- introducing a clause. | - |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| husband | 13 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| country | 12 | the territory occupied by a nation | - |
| brought | 13 | - | - |
| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| trouble | 9 | a source of difficulty | one trouble after another delayed the job |
| serious | 7 | appealing to the mind | a serious book |
| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| running | 8 | the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track | - |
| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| quickly | 25 | without taking pains | - |
| hundred | 12 | ten 10s | - |
| suppose | 11 | express a supposition | - |
| support | 11 | financial resources provided to make some project possible | the foundation provided support for the experiment |
| nervous | 10 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| putting | 10 | hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter | his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet |
| student | 8 | a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | - |
| further | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | further complicated by uncertainty about the future |
| suicide | 10 | the act of killing yourself | it is a crime to commit suicide |
| natural | 7 | (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related | natural parent |
| account | 11 | an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered | send me an account of what I owe |
| survive | 13 | live longer than | - |
| suspect | 11 | imagine to be the case or true or probable | I suspect he is a fugitive |
| numbers | 11 | an illegal daily lottery | - |
| figured | 12 | (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns | my dress is richly figured |
| jealous | 14 | showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions |
| discuss | 10 | speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | We discussed our household budget |
| funeral | 10 | a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated | hundreds of people attended his funeral |
| purpose | 11 | reach a decision | - |
| justice | 16 | the quality of being just or fair | - |
| turning | 8 | a movement in a new direction | the turning of the wind |
| century | 12 | ten 10s | - |
| subject | 18 | a branch of knowledge | teachers should be well trained in their subject |
| success | 11 | a person with a record of successes | if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success |
| fortune | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was as if fortune guided his hand |
| younger | 11 | used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father | - |
| journey | 17 | the act of traveling from one place to another | - |
| obvious | 12 | easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind | obvious errors |
| burning | 10 | pain that feels hot as if it were on fire | - |
| suggest | 9 | make a proposal, declare a plan for something | - |
| touched | 13 | slightly insane | - |
| request | 16 | express the need or desire for | She requested an extra bed in her room |
| regular | 8 | often used as intensifiers | a regular morass of details |
| courage | 10 | a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear | - |
| culture | 9 | a particular society at a particular time and place | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| yourself | 14 | An emphasized or reflexive form of the pronoun of the second person; -- used as a subject commonly with you; also, alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | you yourself shall see it |
| actually | 13 | in actual fact | to be nominally but not actually independent |
| business | 10 | a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | he bought his brother's business |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| supposed | 13 | based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | the supposed reason for his absence |
| question | 17 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| building | 12 | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | workers in the building trades |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| surprise | 10 | the act of surprising someone | - |
| continue | 10 | continue a certain state, condition, or activity | We continued to work into the night |
| bullshit | 13 | speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths | - |
| pleasure | 10 | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience | he was tingling with pleasure |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| computer | 14 | a machine for performing calculations automatically | - |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| although | 15 | - | - |
| pressure | 10 | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | - |
| mountain | 10 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| murdered | 12 | killed unlawfully | the murdered woman |
| audience | 11 | an opportunity to state your case and be heard | he saw that he had lost his audience |
| confused | 14 | lacking orderly continuity | a confused set of instructions |
| murderer | 11 | a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) | - |
| treasure | 8 | accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. | the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies |
| studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| gorgeous | 10 | dazzlingly beautiful | a gorgeous Victorian gown |
| precious | 12 | obviously contrived to charm | an insufferably precious performance |
| applause | 12 | a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | - |
| solution | 8 | a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | they were trying to find a peaceful solution |
| attitude | 9 | the arrangement of the body and its limbs | he assumed an attitude of surrender |
| producer | 13 | someone who manufactures something | - |
| shoulder | 12 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | the car pulled off onto the shoulder |
| schedule | 14 | a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to | - |
| creature | 10 | a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else | - |
| customer | 12 | someone who pays for goods or services | - |
| counting | 11 | the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order | the counting continued for several hours |
| grateful | 12 | feeling or showing gratitude | a grateful heart |
| touching | 14 | the event of something coming in contact with the body | - |
| struggle | 10 | climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling | - |
| industry | 12 | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale | American industry is making increased use of computers to control production |
| survived | 15 | - | - |
| stubborn | 12 | not responding to treatment | a stubborn infection |
| monsieur | 10 | used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' | - |
| fabulous | 13 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| generous | 9 | more than is usual or necessary | a generous portion |
| humanity | 16 | the quality of being human | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| situation | 9 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| surprised | 12 | taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment | surprised by her student's ingenuity |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| ambulance | 15 | a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals | - |
| education | 12 | the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | - |
| guarantee | 10 | give surety or assume responsibility | - |
| religious | 10 | concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church | religious texts |
| equipment | 22 | an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service | - |
| authority | 15 | official permission or approval | authority for the program was renewed several times |
| surrender | 10 | the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) | - |
| favourite | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| chuckling | 21 | - | - |
| exhausted | 20 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | the day's shopping left her exhausted |
| interrupt | 11 | make a break in | We interrupt the program for the following messages |
| influence | 14 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| naturally | 12 | as might be expected | naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill |
| returning | 10 | tending to be turned back | - |
| adventure | 13 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| furniture | 12 | furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy | they had too much furniture for the small apartment |
| colleague | 12 | an associate that one works with | - |
| hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
| signature | 10 | a distinguishing style | - |
| procedure | 14 | a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work | - |
| communist | 15 | a socialist who advocates communism | - |
| executive | 21 | someone who manages a government agency or department | - |
| structure | 11 | the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships | sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family |
| spiritual | 11 | a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States | - |
| technique | 23 | skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | - |
| published | 17 | formally made public | published accounts |
| continued | 12 | without stop or interruption | to insure the continued success of the war |
| suspected | 14 | believed likely | a suspected thief |
| butterfly | 17 | a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down | - |
| requested | 19 | asked for | the requested aid is forthcoming |
| neighbour | 15 | live or be located as a neighbor | - |
| currently | 14 | at this time or period; now | currently they live in Connecticut |
| confusion | 14 | a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| restaurant | 10 | a building where people go to eat | - |
| ridiculous | 13 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| disgusting | 13 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | a disgusting smell |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| reputation | 12 | the state of being held in high esteem and honor | - |
| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| throughout | 17 | from first to last | - |
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| surrounded | 12 | confined on all sides | a camp surrounded by enemies |
| suspicious | 14 | not as expected | suspicious behavior |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| introduced | 14 | - | - |
| prostitute | 12 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| discussion | 13 | an exchange of views on some topic | we had a good discussion |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| prosecutor | 14 | a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state | - |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| literature | 10 | the humanistic study of a body of literature | - |
| tournament | 12 | a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner | - |
| surprising | 13 | causing surprise or wonder or amazement | the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data |
| tremendous | 13 | extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact | - |
| hallelujah | 23 | a shout or song of praise to God | - |
| conclusion | 14 | event whose occurrence ends something | - |
| struggling | 13 | engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity | a financially struggling theater |
| vulnerable | 15 | capable of being wounded or hurt | vulnerable parts of the body |
| instrument | 12 | write an instrumental score for | - |
| earthquake | 26 | shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity | - |
| suggestion | 12 | a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection | it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse |
| previously | 18 | at an earlier time or formerly | she had previously lived in Chicago |
| industrial | 11 | employed in industry | the industrial classes |
| guaranteed | 12 | - | - |
| accountant | 14 | someone who maintains and audits business accounts | - |
| occupation | 16 | the act of occupying or taking possession of a building | occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal |
| supervisor | 15 | a program that controls the execution of other programs | - |
| supporting | 15 | furnishing support and encouragement | the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher |
| humiliated | 16 | made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride | humiliated that his wife had to go out to work |
| supposedly | 18 | believed or reputed to be the case | - |
| difficulty | 22 | the quality of being difficult | they agreed about the difficulty of the climb |
| corruption | 14 | in a state of progressive putrefaction | - |
| thoroughly | 20 | completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') | - |
Load more words
Welcome to the wacky, wonderful world of words where the letter "U" stands proudly in the middle. These words possess a special charm that influences how we pronounce them and often adds a splash of fun to our conversations. Whether they make us chuckle with their quirky sounds or impress us with their usefulness, these words are more than just linguistic quirks—they're linguistic gems waiting to be discovered. From everyday language to high-stakes word games like Scrabble or Wordle, the middle U can be a game-changer. Ready to dive in? Let's uncover some captivating examples!
About words in the middle U
The English language is a colorful tapestry woven from an array of letters, each bringing its own personality to the mix. Among them, the letter U holds a special place when nestled right in the heart of words. The middle U often adds a certain musicality and rhythm to words, influencing their pronunciation and making them more memorable. Consider words like "trumpet" or "fluster"—the U not only dictates the sound but also contributes to the word's overall vibe, whether it's energetic or chaotic.
Words featuring a middle U aren't just about sounds; they often carry unique meanings that can change with just a letter swap. Think of the difference between "flute" and "flute" (a musical instrument) versus "flute" (an architectural feature). The middle U here isn't just a vowel; it's a pivot point that can transform meanings and nuances. This central positioning makes these words not only fascinating but also crucial for effective communication.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some popular words where the letter U takes center stage, adding flavor and flair to our vocabulary.
Trumpet
- Definition: A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and bright, powerful sound.
- Example in a Sentence: The jazz band’s trumpet solo brought the audience to their feet.
- Fun Fact: The trumpet has been around for over 3,000 years, evolving from ancient signaling devices to modern orchestral instruments.
Fluster
- Definition: To agitate or confuse someone.
- Example in a Sentence: The unexpected question flustered the usually calm professor.
- Fun Fact: The word "fluster" was first used in the mid-18th century and originally described the effects of drinking alcohol.
Plummet
- Definition: To fall or drop straight down at high speed.
- Example in a Sentence: Stock prices began to plummet after the news broke.
- Fun Fact: "Plummet" comes from the Middle French word "plommet," meaning a lead weight.
Crumble
- Definition: To break into small fragments or pieces.
- Example in a Sentence: The cookie began to crumble as soon as she picked it up.
- Fun Fact: Crumble is also a delicious dessert, typically made with fruit and a crunchy topping.
Grumble
- Definition: To complain or mutter discontentedly.
- Example in a Sentence: He began to grumble about the long wait at the restaurant.
- Fun Fact: The word "grumble" imitates the low, rumbling sound associated with complaining.
Snuggle
- Definition: To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position.
- Example in a Sentence: The cat loves to snuggle next to the heater on cold days.
- Fun Fact: "Snuggle" comes from Scandinavian roots, related to the Norwegian "snugga."
Shuttle
- Definition: A vehicle or method used for short-distance travel back and forth.
- Example in a Sentence: The airport shuttle arrives every 30 minutes to pick up passengers.
- Fun Fact: The word is also used in weaving to describe a tool that carries the thread back and forth on a loom.
Frugal
- Definition: Economical in use or spending; avoiding waste.
- Example in a Sentence: Her frugal lifestyle allowed her to save for an early retirement.
- Fun Fact: "Frugal" originates from the Latin word "frugalis," meaning virtuous.
Muddle
- Definition: To mix up in a confused or bungled manner.
- Example in a Sentence: The documents got muddled during the move.
- Fun Fact: In cocktail-making, to muddle is to crush ingredients to release their flavors.
Shuffle
- Definition: To walk by dragging one's feet along without lifting them fully from the ground.
- Example in a Sentence: Tired after the long day, he shuffled back to his room.
- Fun Fact: "Shuffle" also refers to rearranging a deck of cards randomly.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble aficionados, words with a middle U can be the key to scoring big. Here are some top contenders:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jumble | 17 | A confused mixture or condition. |
| Quorum | 17 | A minimum number of members needed for a meeting. |
| Plunge | 9 | To dive or fall rapidly. |
| Brunch | 11 | A meal that combines breakfast and lunch. |
| Plucky | 14 | Having or showing determined courage. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, take note! Here are some five-letter words perfect for your next game:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blush | A reddening of the face, especially due to shyness or embarrassment. |
| Crust | The tough outer part of a loaf of bread. |
| Flung | Thrown or hurled forcefully. |
| Grunt | A low, short guttural sound. |
| Plume | A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Ready to impress with your vocabulary? Dive into these unusual and rare words featuring a middle U.
Succumb
- Definition: To fail to resist pressure or temptation.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from Latin sub- ‘under’ + cumbere ‘lie down,’ it's often used in literature to describe yielding to illnesses or desires.
- Example in a Sentence: After battling the illness for months, she finally succumbed.
Nucleus
- Definition: The central and most important part of an object or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
- Interesting Fact: In biology, the nucleus is the cell's control center, housing DNA.
- Example in a Sentence: The nucleus of the team is its veteran players.
Uncouth
- Definition: Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
- Interesting Fact: This term hails from Old English "uncūth," meaning unknown or strange.
- Example in a Sentence: His uncouth behavior at the dinner party was shocking.
Ankh
- Definition: An ancient Egyptian symbol representing life.
- Interesting Fact: Often depicted in hieroglyphs, the ankh is also known as the "key of life."
- Example in a Sentence: The pharaoh’s tomb was adorned with ankhs.
Fulcrum
- Definition: The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
- Interesting Fact: In figurative language, it's used to describe a central or pivotal role.
- Example in a Sentence: Trust is the fulcrum of a successful relationship.
Final words
Exploring words with a middle U has been a delightful journey through the quirks and charms of the English language. From their role in everyday speech to their strategic importance in games, these words add depth, color, and sometimes a bit of humor to our linguistic repertoire. Keep your eyes peeled for these unique expressions in your daily conversations and enjoy the playful dance of sounds and meanings they bring to life!
