With U
84 words · highest scoring is jug at 11 points
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About 3 Letter Words With U
There are 84 three letter words containing U in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jug at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 84 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — AUF, GUM, PUP among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With U, which drops the length limit entirely.
3 Letter Words With U at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With U
- jug11
- jun10
- jus10
- lux10
- huh9
- buy8
- hub8
- hum8
Common 3 Letter Words With U
- auf6
- cum7
- eau3
- guy7
- lug4
- out3
- run3
- tau3
3 Letter Words With U Defined
- dueAdjective · 4 points
- expected at or planned for at a certain time
- gumNoun · 6 points
- a viscous secretion of some trees and shrubs that hardens on drying but is soluble in water, and from which adhesives and other products are made
- lugVerb · 4 points
- carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort
- pupNoun · 7 points
- a young dog
- supVerb · 5 points
- take (drink or liquid food) by sips or spoonfuls
3 Letter Words With U: Questions
How many three letter words containing U are there?
There are 84 three letter words containing U in our dictionary, and 84 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words containing U?
JUG is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words containing U?
AUF, GUM, PUP are among the most familiar three letter words containing U. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words containing U valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.