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
celluloses	17	17
cellulosic	20	20
cementitious	20	20
cementum	19	19
cementums	20	20
censorious	15	15
censoriously	20	20
censoriousness	20	20
censual	13	13
censurable	19	19
censure	12	12
censured	14	14
censurer	13	13
censurers	14	14
censures	13	13
censuring	17	17
census	11	11
censused	14	14
censuses	13	13
censusing	17	17
centaur	12	12
centaurea	14	14
centaureas	15	15
centauries	15	15
centaurs	13	13