5 Letter Words
With O and U
O and U are two of the most common vowels in English. Testing both at once is a strong Wordle opening — ABOUT, BOSUN, BOYAU, CONUS, COUTH, DOUMS all contain O and U.
Why O+U Words Help in Wordle
Most 5-letter Wordle answers contain two vowels. Guessing a word that includes both O and U maximizes the chance of an early green or yellow tile and pins down vowel placement. There are 449 five-letter words containing both O and U, giving you plenty of strong opening and follow-up options.
Best 5-Letter O+U Words for Wordle
All 5-Letter Words With O and U
449 five-letter words containing both O and U.
Frequently Asked Questions
What 5-letter words contain both O and U?
5-letter words with both O and U include ABOUT, BOSUN, BOYAU, CONUS, COUTH, DOUMS, FLOUT, FOUTH, GROUF, HOURS. There are 449 five-letter words containing both letters.
Why are O and U useful for Wordle?
O and U are common vowels, and most Wordle answers contain two vowels. Opening with a word that tests both O and U — like ABOUT, BOSUN, BOYAU — usually returns at least one green or yellow tile and quickly narrows the answer pool.
Are these valid Scrabble and Wordle words?
Yes. Every word here is a valid 5-letter entry from standard word-game dictionaries, so each works for Scrabble and as a possible Wordle guess or answer.