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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
unintimidated	21	21
uninucleate	19	19
uninventive	23	23
uninvited	17	17
uninviting	20	20
uninvolved	23	23
union	8	8
unionisation	16	16
unionisations	17	17
unionise	11	11
unionised	13	13
unionises	12	12
unionising	16	16
unionism	14	14
unionisms	15	15
unionist	11	11
unionists	12	12
unionization	25	25
unionizations	26	26
unionize	20	20
unionized	22	22
unionizes	21	21
unionizing	25	25
unions	9	9
uniparental	18	18