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
automatically	24	24
automaticities	21	21
automaticity	21	21
automatics	17	17
automating	17	17
automation	15	15
automations	16	16
automatism	17	17
automatisms	18	18
automatist	14	14
automatists	15	15
automatization	28	28
automatizations	29	29
automatize	23	23
automatized	25	25
automatizes	24	24
automatizing	28	28
automaton	14	14
automatons	15	15
automats	12	12
automen	12	12
automobile	18	18
automobiles	19	19
automobilist	20	20
automobilists	21	21