Five-letter words matching RU_A_

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RURAL is the only possible answer that fits.

The other 8 matches are valid Wordle guesses, but not possible answers.

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What fits RU_A_?

All 9 matching words are shown above. 1 is a possible answer.

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  • 3rd letter B, D, G, M, R, S
  • 5th letter E, I, L, N, S
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RURAL

Relating to the countryside or to agriculture.

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Past Wordle answer: April 29, 2026.

RUBAI

A quatrain in classical Arabic, Persian, Turkic or Urdu poetry.

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RUBAN

A ribbon.

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RUDAS

bold; masculine; coarse

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RUGAE

plural of ruga

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RUGAL

folded

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RUGAS

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RUMAL

Alternative form of romal (“Indian handkerchief”).

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RUSAS

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