5 letter words starting with rus

Looking for a clue for todays Wordle or another Word game? Look no further! We got you covered. We got a few plausible five letter words starting with rus.

  • RUSAS
  • RUSES
  • RUSHY
  • RUSKS
  • RUSKY
  • RUSMA
  • RUSSE
  • RUSTS
  • RUSTY

Sometimes the solution is an uncommon word, then It’s time to learn something new. Here’s the definition of a few of these words:


Definition of ruses

ruses (noun)

  1. A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs.
  2. (by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
  3. Cunning, guile, trickery.


Definition of rusts

rusts (noun)

  1. The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
  2. A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").
  3. A reddish-brown color.
  4. A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
  5. Damage caused to stamps and album pages by a fungal infection.

rusts (verb)

  1. To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
  2. To cause to oxidize.
  3. To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.
  4. To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction.

Definition of rusty

rusty (adjective)

  1. Marked or corroded by rust.
  2. Of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown.
  3. Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity.
  4. Of clothing, especially dark clothing: worn, shabby.
  5. Affected with the fungal plant disease called rust.

rusty (adjective)

  1. Discolored and rancid; reasty.