Starting With U
60 words · highest scoring is unique at 15 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With U
There are 60 six letter words starting with U in our dictionary. The highest scoring is unique at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 60 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ULCERS, UNLIKE, UPHELD 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.
6 Letter Words Starting With U at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With U
- unique15
- unpack14
- upkeep14
- unjust13
- unholy12
- unlock12
- upheld12
- uphold12
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With U
- ulcers8
- undone7
- unison6
- unlock12
- unsure6
- unwise9
- uplift11
- upward12
6 Letter Words Starting With U by Last Letter
6 Letter Words Starting With U Defined
- ulcersNoun · 8 points
- an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane which fails to heal. Ulcers range from small, painful sores in the mouth to bedsores and serious lesions of the stomach or intestine
- unfairAdjective · 9 points
- not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice
- unlikeAdposition · 10 points
- different from; not similar to
- unsureAdjective · 6 points
- not feeling, showing, or done with confidence and certainty
- upheldVerb · 12 points
- confirm or support (something which has been questioned)
- uptakeNoun · 12 points
- the action of taking up or making use of something that is available
6 Letter Words Starting With U: Questions
How many six letter words starting with U are there?
There are 60 six letter words starting with U in our dictionary, and 60 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with U?
UNIQUE is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with U?
ULCERS, UNLIKE, UPHELD are among the most familiar six letter words starting with U. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words starting with 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.