Lurch

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to make an abrupt unsteady movement

“The bus lurched suddenly, throwing passengers off balance.”

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Synonyms

stumblestaggerpitchpitchinglunge reel keelswag

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Anagrams of Lurch

Words that use exactly the same letters as “lurch”.

churl

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “lurch” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

curch larch lunch

Words you can make from Lurch

Shorter words formed from the letters in “lurch”.

curl hurl

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