Starting With UP

15 words · highest scoring is upkeep at 14 points

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About 6 Letter Words Starting With UP

There are 15 six letter words starting with UP in our dictionary. The highest scoring is upkeep at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 15 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillUPBEAT, UPKEEP, UPSETS 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.

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6 Letter Words Starting With UP at a Glance

Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With UP

  • upkeep14
  • upheld12
  • uphold12
  • uptake12
  • upward12
  • uphill11
  • uplift11
  • uptown11

Common 6 Letter Words Starting With UP

  • upbeat10
  • update9
  • uphill11
  • upkeep14
  • uplift11
  • uproar8
  • upside9
  • uptown11

6 Letter Words Starting With UP by Last Letter

6 Letter Words Starting With UP Defined

upbeatNoun · 10 points
(in music) an unaccented beat preceding an accented beat
upheldVerb · 12 points
confirm or support (something which has been questioned)
upkeepNoun · 14 points
the process of keeping something in good condition
upliftVerb · 11 points
raise the level of; improve
upsetsVerb · 8 points
make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried
uptakeNoun · 12 points
the action of taking up or making use of something that is available

6 Letter Words Starting With UP: Questions

How many six letter words starting with UP are there?

There are 15 six letter words starting with UP in our dictionary, and 15 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with UP?

UPKEEP is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common six letter words starting with UP?

UPBEAT, UPKEEP, UPSETS are among the most familiar six letter words starting with UP. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these six letter words starting with UP 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.