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
conidium	17	17
coniferous	18	18
conium	14	14
coniums	15	15
conjectural	29	29
conjecturally	34	34
conjecture	27	27
conjectured	29	29
conjecturer	28	28
conjecturers	29	29
conjectures	28	28
conjecturing	32	32
conjugal	25	25
conjugality	30	30
conjugally	30	30
conjugant	26	26
conjugants	27	27
conjugate	25	25
conjugated	27	27
conjugately	30	30
conjugateness	30	30
conjugates	26	26
conjugating	30	30
conjugation	28	28
conjugational	31	31