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Words containing ough that sound like oo?

You're looking for words with the "ough" spelling, but pronounced with an "oo" sound, like in "moon". Here are some examples:

* Through

* Though

* Rough

* Tough

* Dough

* Cough

* Bough

* Sough (a gentle, sighing sound, especially of the wind)

* Slough (a swampy area or a casting off of skin)

Let me know if you'd like more examples!

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