Words with the letter U

The letter U is a vital vowel in Scrabble, worth 1 point, and it plays an essential role in forming a wide variety of words. Because it frequently appears after the letter Q, having a good grasp of U words is key for making the most of tricky tiles. Short words like up, us, and um are handy for quick plays and tight board spaces, while longer words such as unit, usage, and unique can help rack up points when placed on premium squares. The flexibility of U allows you to connect different parts of the board and form parallel words efficiently.

Strategically, U is best used when paired with consonants like Q, L, and N to create high-scoring words. Knowing common letter combinations such as qu, un, and ul can help you build words quickly and extend existing ones. The letter U also works well in suffixes and prefixes like -ure, -ous, and un-, giving you more options to maximize your points. While U might seem simple, mastering its placement is essential to maintaining a balanced rack and enhancing your overall Scrabble strategy.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
acquits 20 20
acquittal 23 23
acquittals 24 24
acquittance 28 28
acquittances 29 29
acquitted 23 23
acquitter 22 22
acquitters 23 23
acquitting 26 26
acrimonious 19 19
acrimoniously 24 24
acrimoniousness 24 24
actinium 16 16
actiniums 17 17
actual 11 11
actualities 16 16
actuality 16 16
actualization 28 28
actualizations 29 29
actualize 23 23
actualized 25 25
actualizes 24 24
actualizing 28 28
actually 16 16
actuarial 14 14

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