If there is a long /u/ sound at the end of a word, it is often spelled with the letters ue. You can practise spelling the long u (oo) sound by working through this list of ue words.
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cue |
In the game of snooker, you hit the ball with a cue.
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due |
The plane was delayed due to fog.
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hue |
Another word for 'colour' is hue.
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sue |
She threatened to sue him.
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argue |
Why do you always argue with me?
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issue |
I want to discuss the issue.
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pursue |
A lion will pursue its prey across the grassy plain.
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queue |
There was a long queue of cars at the lights.
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rescue |
The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
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tissue |
Would you like a tissue?
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value |
What is the value of this old watch?
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continue |
We need to assess this situation before we continue.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: ue wordsImprove your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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Look and read the word.
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Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: ue wordsChallenge yourself with spelling games and improve accuracy.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: ue wordsTest your knowledge and track your improvement.
Printable Activities: ue wordsPrint this word list for easy offline practice.
Handwriting Practice: ue wordsDevelop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
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