Starting With UP
5 words · highest scoring is upholding at 16 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With UP
There are 5 nine letter words starting with UP in our dictionary. The highest scoring is upholding at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — UPGRADING, UPHOLDING, UPLOADING 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 9 Letter Words With UP or Words Starting With UP, which drops the length limit entirely.
9 Letter Words Starting With UP at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With UP
- upholding16
- uplifting15
- upgrading14
- uploading13
- upsetting12
Common 9 Letter Words Starting With UP
- upgrading14
- upholding16
- uplifting15
- uploading13
- upsetting12
9 Letter Words Starting With UP by Last Letter
9 Letter Words Starting With UP Defined
- upgradingVerb · 14 points
- raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components
- upholdingVerb · 16 points
- confirm or support (something which has been questioned)
- upliftingAdjective · 15 points
- inspiring happiness, optimism, or hope
- uploadingVerb · 13 points
- transfer (data) from one computer to another, typically to one that is larger or remote from the user or functioning as a server
- upsettingAdjective · 12 points
- causing unhappiness, disappointment, or worry
9 Letter Words Starting With UP: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with UP are there?
There are 5 nine letter words starting with UP in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with UP?
UPHOLDING is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with UP?
UPGRADING, UPHOLDING, UPLOADING are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with UP. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine 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.