5 Letter Words
With A and U
A and U are two of the most common vowels in English. Testing both at once is a strong Wordle opening — ABOUT, ALBUM, ASTUN, BAHUS, BUDAS, CHUFA all contain A and U.
Why A+U Words Help in Wordle
Most 5-letter Wordle answers contain two vowels. Guessing a word that includes both A and U maximizes the chance of an early green or yellow tile and pins down vowel placement. There are 611 five-letter words containing both A and U, giving you plenty of strong opening and follow-up options.
Best 5-Letter A+U Words for Wordle
All 5-Letter Words With A and U
480 five-letter words containing both A and U.
Frequently Asked Questions
What 5-letter words contain both A and U?
5-letter words with both A and U include ABOUT, ALBUM, ASTUN, BAHUS, BUDAS, CHUFA, DUALS, FAULT, GAUCY, GUARS. There are 611 five-letter words containing both letters.
Why are A and U useful for Wordle?
A and U are common vowels, and most Wordle answers contain two vowels. Opening with a word that tests both A and U — like ABOUT, ALBUM, ASTUN — 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.