15+ Words that rhyme with cru

Cru is a 1-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accrue, crew, ecru. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "cru" in lyrics

See how cru is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "All hail the Queen of the C.R.U."
    Cru f/ Tracey Lee, Antoniette, Jim Hydro — Bluntz & Bakakeemis
  • "Called up CRU"
    CRU f/ Slick Rick — Just Another Case
  • "And don't disturb this Cru"
    Cru f/ Anthony Hamilton — Pay Attention

What do these rhymes mean?

accrue
grow by addition; "The interest accrues" come into the possession of; "The house accrued to the oldest son"
aircrew
the crew of an aircraft
crew
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.) an organized group of workmen an informal body of friends
ecru
a very light brown
screw
someone who guards prisoners a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "cru" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like accrue, crew, ecru create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cru?
Words that rhyme with cru include: accrue, crew, ecru, screw, aircrew, unscrew, airscrew, setscrew, corkscrew, jackscrew, and 5 more.
How many syllables does cru have?
Cru has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cru?
There are 15 words that rhyme with cru: 15 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cru in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cru in songwriting are accrue, crew, ecru. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with cru?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cru include accrue, crew, ecru, screw, aircrew. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: accrue, crew; 1-syllable: ecru, aircrew. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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