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
compunctions	27	27
compunctious	27	27
compurgation	25	25
compurgations	26	26
compurgator	23	23
compurgators	24	24
computability	29	29
computable	24	24
computation	22	22
computational	25	25
computationally	30	30
computations	23	23
compute	17	17
computed	19	19
computer	18	18
computerdom	25	25
computerese	21	21
computerise	21	21
computerised	23	23
computerises	22	22
computerising	26	26
computerist	21	21
computerists	22	22
computerizable	37	37
computerization	35	35