Long U Word Family Riddles

Expertly solve riddles with your knowledge of long u word families! In this second-grade worksheet, students must use context clues and grade-appropriate vocabulary to solve twelve riddles with long u words. There are two riddles for each word family—can you answer them all?

This worksheet focuses on the word families -ute, -oom, -oot, -une, -oon, and -ube, giving students the chance to recognize letter patterns and vowel sounds across a variety of words. These phonics skills are vital for early elementary readers, as they will help build confidence and fluency in both reading and writing.

Start this series from the beginning with Long A Word Family Riddles or try What’s the Word Family? for extra practice.