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
ciguatera	15	15
ciguateras	16	16
cilium	14	14
cincture	16	16
cinctured	18	18
cinctures	17	17
cincturing	21	21
cinematheque	31	31
cinematheques	32	32
cinerarium	18	18
cinereous	14	14
cingula	15	15
cingular	16	16
cingulate	17	17
cingulum	20	20
cinquain	23	23
cinquains	24	24
cinque	20	20
cinquecentist	31	31
cinquecentists	32	32
cinquecento	29	29
cinquefoil	28	28
cinquefoils	29	29
cinques	21	21
circuit	14	14