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
urbanised	15	15
urbanises	14	14
urbanising	18	18
urbanism	16	16
urbanisms	17	17
urbanist	13	13
urbanistic	18	18
urbanistically	26	26
urbanists	14	14
urbanite	13	13
urbanites	14	14
urbanities	15	15
urbanity	15	15
urbanization	27	27
urbanizations	28	28
urbanize	22	22
urbanized	24	24
urbanizes	23	23
urbanizing	27	27
urbanologies	20	20
urbanologist	20	20
urbanologists	21	21
urbanology	20	20
urbia	9	9
urbias	10	10