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
costuming	19	19
cosurfactant	23	23
cosurfactants	24	24
coteau	10	10
coteaus	11	11
coteaux	18	18
coterminous	19	19
coterminously	24	24
cothurn	14	14
cothurni	15	15
cothurns	15	15
cothurnus	17	17
cotquean	22	22
cotqueans	23	23
cotransduce	20	20
cotransduced	22	22
cotransduces	21	21
cotransducing	25	25
cotransduction	24	24
cotransductions	25	25
cotrustee	13	13
cotrustees	14	14
cottonmouth	21	21
cottonmouths	22	22
coturnix	20	20