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4 Letter Words That Start With CU

There are 30+ four letter words beginning with CU in our English dictionary. Every four-letter CU 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 starting with CU.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With CU

cult 6
cuts 6
cure 6
cube 8
cuds 7
cued 7
cuff 12
cuif 9
cuke 10
cull 6
culm 8
cups 8

All 4-Letter Words Starting With CU (28 words)

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How Common is CU as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 30 4-letter words starting with CU in English. The average Scrabble score here is 7.5, with -S endings dominating (27% of them).

Total Words
30
Avg Scrabble Score
7.5
Most Common Ending (27%)
S
Top Vowel Pairs
UE
UI

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4 Letter Words beginning with CU are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words with CU.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter CU-Words in Scrabble

cuff 12
cuck 12
cuke 10
cusk 10
curf 9
cuif 9

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CU?

12 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CU is cuff with a total of 12 points.

C 3
U 1
F 4
F 4
noun 1. the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on
noun 2. handcuffs
noun 3. an inflatable bag wrapped round the arm when blood pressure is measured
noun 4. a blow given with an open hand
verb 1. secure with handcuffs
verb 2. strike (someone) with an open hand, especially on the head
Synonyms:
hitstrikeslapsmackthumpthwackbeatpunchswatknockrapbox someone's ears

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With CU

  • How many 4 letter words starting with CU are in the English dictionary?

    There are 30 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with CU. The average Scrabble score across them is 7.5.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with CU worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "curf", "cusp", "cull", "curd" start with CU and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "curf" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with CU?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with CU include "cult", "cuts", "cure", "cube", "cuds".

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