5 Letter Words Containing CUS

There are 20+ five letter words with CUS in our English dictionary. Every five-letter CUS word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with CUS.

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Popular 5-Letter Words With CUS

focus 10
arcus 7
ascus 7
cusec 9
cushy 13
cusks 11
cusps 9
cuspy 12
cusso 7
cusum 9
docus 8
ficus 10

All 5-Letter Words With CUS (16 words)

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How Common is CUS as a Middle 5 Letter word?

There are 20 5-letter words containing CUS in English. The average Scrabble score here is 8.8, with -S endings dominating (70% of them).

Total Words
20
Avg Scrabble Score
8.8
Most Common Ending (70%)
S

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter CUS-Words in Scrabble

cushy 13
cuspy 12
cusks 11
hocus 10
ficus 10
focus 10

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains CUS?

13 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains CUS is cushy with a total of 13 points.

C 3
U 1
S 1
H 4
Y 4
adjective 1. (of a job or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
Synonyms:
easyundemandinguntaxing
adjective 2. (of furniture) comfortable

FAQ 5 Letter Words With CUS

  • How many 5 letter words containing CUS are in the English dictionary?

    There are 20 5-letter words in the English dictionary that contain CUS. The average Scrabble score across them is 8.8.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words containing CUS worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "cuspy", "cusso", "cushy", "cusum" contain CUS and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "cushy" is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words containing CUS?

    Everyday 5-letter words containing CUS include "focus", "arcus", "ascus", "cusec", "cushy".