Common 8-letter words that start with U
With their Scrabble points and, for the first 16, a short meaning, most used first.
- ultimate★10furthest or highest in degree or order
- upcoming★15about to happen or appear
- universe★11the totality of all existing things
- untitled★9not titled
- upgrades★12to raise to a higher grade or standard
- unsigned★10not signed
- updating★12to bring up to date
- uploaded★12to transfer information from a small computer to a larger computer
- unlikely★15not likely
- upgraded★13to raise to a higher grade or standard
- uniforms★13clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of…
- unstable★10not stable
- unwanted★12not wanted
- utilized★18to make use of
- upstream★12toward the source of a stream
- unbiased★11not biased
All 1,308 words
UB…
8-letter words starting with UB (3)
Top score: UBIQUITY, 22 points. the state of being everywhere at the same time
UD…
8-letter words starting with UD (4)
Top score: UDOMETRY, 14 points. the measurement of rain
UG…
8-letter words starting with UG (4)
Top score: UGLIFIED, 13 points. to make ugly
UI…
8-letter words starting with UI (2)
Top score: UILLEANN, 8 points (tied with one other)
UK…
8-letter words starting with UK (2)
Top score: UKULELES, 12 points (tied with one other). a small guitar-like instrument
UL…
8-letter words starting with UL (21)
Top score: ULEXITES, 15 points (tied with one other). a mineral
ultimate★10ulexites15ultimacy15ultrahip13ultradry12ulcering11ultrahot11ultralow11ulcerate10ulcerous10ullagingUK10ultimata10ultraism10ulsteredUK9ultrared9
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UM…
8-letter words starting with UM (26)
Top score: UMQUHILE, 22 points
UN…
8-letter words starting with UN (994)
Top score: UNMUZZLE, 28 points (tied with one other). to remove a muzzle from
universe★11untitled★9unsigned★10unlikely★15uniforms★13unstable★10unwanted★12unbiased★11underway★15unlawful★14uniquely★20uncommon★14unlocked★15unveiled★12underage★10
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unleaded★10unlisted★9unframed★14underdog★11unopened★11untested★9unmuzzle28unpuzzle28undazzleUK27unvaxxednot in WWF26unzipped22unfixityUK21unglitzynot in WWF21unjoyful21unvizardUK21unamazednot in WWF20unfreeze20unfrozen20unjammednot in WWF20unprized20unchecksUK19underjaw19unfixing19unflexed19ungazingnot in WWF19unglazed19ungrazedUK19unboxing18uncatchy18unchancy18unchicly18unchoked18unchurch18unhackedUK18unitized18unjoyousUK18unjudged18unjustly18unmixing18unquoted18unseized18unsexilynot in WWF18unbacked17unchewed17unchokes17uncocked17uncuffed17unequals17unexotic17unexpert17unflashy17unfrocks17unionize17uniquest17unitizer17unitizes17unkinked17unpacked17unpicked17unqueensUK17unquiets17unquotes17unrhymed17unstuffy17unwifely17unworthy17unawaked16unblocks16unbuckle16uncoffin16undecked16underskyUK16undertax16undocked16unforked16ungyvingUK16unhemmedUK16unhomelyUK16unhooked16unhusked16unjoined16unkindly16unkingly16unknightUK16unmuffle16unpacker16unpucker16unsexing16unshakedUK16untaxingUK16unthatchUK16unwebbedUK16unworked16unyoking16unavowed15unbankednot in WWF15unbarkedUK15unbishopUK15unbobbednot in WWF15unbookedUK15unbouncy15unbraked15unbreech15uncaking15uncapped15uncasked15uncharmsUK15unciform15uncipherUK15unclench15unclinch15unclutchUK15uncombed15uncomely15uncooked15uncorked15unfished15unflawednot in WWF15unfondlynot in WWF15unfought15unhalved15unhappennot in WWF15unheppenUK15unhippernot in WWF15unhivingUK15uniaxial15unicycle15unifying15unisexes15unjoints15unjusterUK15unknowns15unkosher15unlicked15unmaking15unmapped15unmarked15unmasked15unmilkedUK15unpinkedUK15unpreachUK15unrackedUK15unreckedUK15unsexiernot in WWF15unsexistUK15unsexual15unshadowUK15unshaken15unshaved15unshrunk15unsmoked15unsuckedUK15unswayed15untacked15unthawed15unthinks15untucked15unviewedUK15unwashed15unweight15unwieldy15unwished15unwivingUK15unachingUK14unarchednot in WWF14unbathed14unbloody14unblowedUK14unbought14unbowingnot in WWF14unbrakes14unbright14unbroken14uncarvednot in WWF14uncashed14uncaught14uncharge14unchildsUK14unclamps14unclawednot in WWF14unclewedUK14uncloaks14uncloudynot in WWF14uncloyed14uncowledUK14uncoynedUK14uncrewednot in WWF14uncurvedUK14undammedUK14undamped14underbuy14underpay14undimmed14undippedUK14undubbed14unevenly14unfabledUK14unfairly14unfaiths14unfaultyUK14unfenced14unfilmed14unfollownot in WWF14unforbidUK14unforced14unformed14ungummedUK14unhallow14unharmed14unhaspednot in WWF14unhealthnot in WWF14unhedged14unhelmed14unhelped14unholily14unhoopedUK14univalve14unkingedUK14unlively14unlovely14unmakers14unmasker14unmeshed14unmewing14unmodish14unmoving14unobeyedUK14unpathedUK14unpaying14unplayed14unplowed14unplumbsUK14unprayedUK14unproved14unruffleUK14unsafely14unsafety14unsavory14unshamed14unshaped14unshaven14unshifts14unshrubdUK14unsicker14unsnecksUK14unsocketUK14unspeaks14unspoken14unstacks14unsticks14unstocksUK14unstruckUK14unswathe14untackleUK14unthriftUK14untracksnot in WWF14unvoiced14unwarelyUK14unwarily14unwarmed14unwarped14unwashenUK14unwateryUK14unweaves14unwedded14unwiggedUK14unwilfulUK14unwisdom14unwisely14unwishes14unwormedUK14unworthsUK14unacidicnot in WWF13unactiveUK13unanchor13unbaggedUK13unbarbed13unbeddedUK13unbeggedUK13unbelief13unbereftUK13unblamed13unbraced13unbuddedUK13unburrowUK13uncapingUK13unchains13unchairsnot in WWF13unchaste13unchosen13uncially13unclassynot in WWF13unclothe13unclovenUK13uncopingUK13uncostlyUK13uncovers13uncrowns13uncurbed13undashedUK13undeafedUK13undefideUK13undefiedUK13underfed13undightsUK13unevaded13unfading13unfamous13unfences13unfolded13unforged13unformalUK13unfunded13ungifted13ungivingnot in WWF13ungloved13ungowned13ungreedy13unhanded13unhanged13unheadedUK13unheeded13unheroic13unhiddenUK13unhinged13unholpenUK13unhooded13unibrowsnot in WWF13unifaces13unimbued13univocal13unkeelednot in WWF13unkenned13unkinder13unkissed13unlikingUK13unlinked13unlookedUK13unloppedUK13unmaimedUK13unmanful13unmeetly13unmellow13unmeshes13unpaddednot in WWF13unpegged13unplaced13unplumedUK13unpolishUK13unpopingUK13unpretty13unpriced13unprimed13unprobed13unproven13unpurelynot in WWF13unrakingUK13unranked13unribbednot in WWF13unripely13unripped13unrubbedUK13unsappedUK13unscrews13unseemly13unshaded13unshapen13unshapesUK13unslaked13unsmoothUK13unsoaked13unsphere13unstably13unstarchUK13unstitch13unsubtly13unsummedUK13untapped13untimely13untipped13untombedUK13unusablynot in WWF13unviable13unvoices13unwardedUK13unweaponUK13unweeded13unwelded13unwingedUK13unwomansUK13unwooded13unwordedUK13unafraid12unakites12unbandednot in WWF12unbended12unbeseemUK12unbidden12unbodied12unbodingUK12unbondednot in WWF12unbosoms12unbraces12uncaging12uncancelUK12uncandid12uncardednot in WWF12unclasps12uncordedUK12uncouple12undamnedUK12underbid12underbud12underfur12underhitUK12underlay12underpadnot in WWF12undersayUK12undersownot in WWF12undertow12underwitUK12undevout12undivineUK12undoomedUK12undraped12undrivenUK12undrossyUK12unenvied12unfairedUK12unfannedUK12unfeared12unfelledUK12unfeltednot in WWF12unfeudalUK12unfilled12unfitted12unflutednot in WWF12unfoiled12unfolder12unfooledUK12unfootedUK12unforgot12unfriendnot in WWF12unfurled12unfurredUK12unfussednot in WWF12ungaggedUK12ungainly12ungarbednot in WWF12ungently12ungirthsUK12ungloves12ungoddedUK12ungraced12unguiltyUK12unhailed12unhaired12unhalsedUK12unhatted12unhealed12unheated12unhelingUK12unhinges12unhoardsUK12unhorsed12unhoused12unhuntedUK12unitedly12unkennel12unkissesUK12unlashed12unlawingUK12unlaying12unlevied12unlimber12unliving12unlordlyUK12unloving12unmended12unmindedUK12unmolded12unnerved12unpangedUK12unpapersUK12unpeople12unplacesUK12unplumesUK12unpoetic12unproperUK12unpurged12unreavedUK12unreeved12unrifled12unrightsUK12unroofed12unrushed12unsashedUK12unsaying12unselfedUK12unserved12unsewing12unshaledUK12unshared12unshroudUK12unsifted12unsights12unsolved12unsought12unstayed12unsteady12unstowedUK12unsuppleUK12untaught12untemperUK12unthread12untidily12untoward12untrendy12untufted12unturfedUK12untwined12untyingsUK12ununbiumnot in WWF12unvailedUK12unvalued12unvaried12unveined12unventedUK12unversed12unvestednot in WWF12unvettedUK12unvulgarUK12unwalled12unwaning12unwarned12unwasted12unweaned12unweenedUK12unwetted12unwilled12unwinder12unwiringUK12unwitted12unwonted12unyeaned12unabated11unabused11unadeptsUK11unamused11unarming11unartful11unawares11unbaitedUK11unbalingnot in WWF11unbanned11unbaringUK11unbarred11unbastednot in WWF11unbeared11unbegetsUK11unbeingsUK11unbelted11unbenign11unbilled11unbitted11unblindsnot in WWF11unboilednot in WWF11unbolted11unboningUK11unbootednot in WWF11unbraids11unbridle11unbrusedUK11unbuilds11unbundle11unburden11unburied11unburned11unbusiedUK11unbusted11uncalled11uncandorUK11uncannednot in WWF11uncaring11uncartednot in WWF11uncasing11uncastedUK11uncaused11unclonednot in WWF11unclosed11unclouds11uncoated11uncoiled11uncoined11uncoltedUK11uncooled11uncrated11unculledUK11uncurled11uncursed11undecentUK11undeededUK11underact11underarm11underbitUK11undercut11underdid11undergod11underlap11underlip11undermannot in WWF11undermenUK11underpin11undinismUK11undoable11undocile11undouble11undrapes11undreamt11unearths11uneasily11uneathesUK11unedgingUK11unedible11unespiedUK11unevener11unfairer11unfallen11unfasten11unfetter11unfilial11unfitterUK11ungaugedUK11ungeldednot in WWF11ungildedUK11ungirded11ungorgedUK11ungraded11ungroupsnot in WWF11unguided11unhairernot in WWF11unhearseUK11unheartsUK11unholier11unhonestUK11unhorses11unhouses11unifiers11unifilar11unilobed11unimodalnot in WWF11unlacing11unlashes11unlethal11unlevels11unliddedUK11unlimingUK11unmailednot in WWF11unmaltednot in WWF11unmanned11unmarred11unmatted11unmelted11unmilled11unmingle11unmissedUK11unmitred11unmoanedUK11unmoniedUK11unmoored11unmouldsnot in WWF11unmutingnot in WWF11unnativeUK11unnerves11unnethesUK11unnobledUK11unpainedUK11unpaired11unparted11unpeeled11unpeeredUK11unpenned11unpiling11unpinned11unpitied11unpittednot in WWF11unpoised11unpolled11unposted11unpotted11unpouredUK11unpruned11unpulledUK11unpursedUK11unravels11unreally11unreapedUK11unreavesUK11unreeves11unrepaid11unridgedUK11unrigged11unrivetsnot in WWF11unrobing11unropingnot in WWF11unsafestnot in WWF11unscaled11unseamed11unseldomUK11unselvesUK11unshalesUK11unshells11unshootsUK11unshoutsUK11unsinewsUK11unsinful11unsliced11unsoapedUK11unsparedUK11unsprung11unstarryUK11unsurely11unswears11untagged11untamingUK11unteamedUK11untether11unthrone11untraced11untrusty11untruths11unturbidUK11untwines11untwists11unusefulUK11unvailesUK11unveilerUK11unvirtueUK11unvisorsUK11unwarier11unwatersUK11unwisest11unwritesUK11unadoredUK10unageing10unagreednot in WWF10unargued10unbeaten10unbiasesUK10unbitten10unbitter10unbonnet10unbottlenot in WWF10unbrasteUK10unburiesnot in WWF10unbusierUK10unbusiesUK10unbutton10uncinate10uncloses10uncrates10uncreate10unctions10unctuous10uncursesUK10undaring10undatingUK10undenied10undentednot in WWF10undintedUK10undoings10undotted10undulled10unedited10unending10unerotic10ungalled10ungearedUK10ungluing10unground10unguards10unicolor10unicorns10unideaed10unilobarUK10unionism10unipolar10unironicnot in WWF10unlading10unloaded10unlordedUK10unmantleUK10unmirierUK10unmiters10unmitres10unmolten10unmountsUK10unneeded10unnoblesUK10unpaintsUK10unpanelsUK10unpannelUK10unperson10unplaits10unpliant10unpoisonUK10unpolite10unpraiseUK10unpriestUK10unprisonUK10unpursesUK10unrepair10unriddennot in WWF10unriddle10unringedUK10unripest10unrougedUK10unsaddle10unscalesUK10unsecretUK10unseeded10unsluiceUK10unsobersUK10unsocial10unsoddenUK10unsolemnUK10unspellsUK10unspoilt10unspoolsnot in WWF10unstagedUK10unstraps10unstripsUK10unsubtle10untended10untidied10untinged10untracesUK10untradedUK10untruismUK10unusable10unallied9unaneled9unatoned9undeletenot in WWF9underate9undereat9underlet9underlie9underlit9underran9underrun9undersea9underset9underusenot in WWF9undesertUK9undulant9undulate9unduloseUK9undulousnot in WWF9unearned9unelatedUK9unerased9unerring9ungenial9ungentle9ungotten9unguenta9unguents9ungulate9unialgal9uninuredUK9unironed9unissued9unitages9unitards9unitingsUK9unitisedUK9unleased9unletted9unliningUK9unloader9unloosed9unnailed9unnaneldUK9unnestedUK9unnettedUK9unordersUK9unraised9unreeled9unreinedUK9unrented9unrested9unrinsed9unrolled9unrooted9unrottedUK9unrounds9unrousedUK9unrusted9unsailedUK9unsainedUK9unsalted9unsatingUK9unsealed9unseared9unseated9unseeing9unseeledUK9unsensedUK9unslings9unsoiled9unsolder9unsorted9unsouledUK9unsoured9unstated9unstoned9unstring9unstrung9unsuited9unsunnedUK9untailedUK9untangle9untanned9untarredUK9untasted9untenderUK9untented9untidier9untidies9untieingnot in WWF9untilingUK9untilled9untilted9untinnedUK9untiring9untooledUK9untreads9untuning9unturned9ununited9unalistsUK8unarisenUK8uneasier8uninstalnot in WWF8unionise8unionist8unisonal8unitionsUK8unitiserUK8unitisesUK8unitrust8unlearns8unlearnt8unlinealUK8unloosen8unlooses8unornate8unreason8unreeler8unretirenot in WWF8unroostsUK8unrottenUK8unrulier8unsaintsUK8unseasonUK8unseelieUK8unsensesUK8unsettle8unsilent8unsnarls8unsonsie8unstates8unsteels8unstress8unsurestUK8untenantUK8untruest8untrustsUK8
UP…
8-letter words starting with UP (155)
Top score: UPCHUCKS, 21 points (tied with one other). to vomit
upcoming★15upgrades★12updating★12uploaded★12upgraded★13upstream★12upstairs★10uprising★11upchucks21upgazing21upsizingnot in WWF20upcyclednot in WWF18upjettedUK18uppishly18upcyclesnot in WWF17
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upflowed17upgrowth17upheaved17uplockedUK17upmakingUK17upswayedUK17upwafted17upwardly17upbrayedUK16upbreaksUK16upbrokenUK16upcaughtUK16upclimbs16upcurved16upfollowUK16upheaped16upheaval16upheaver16upheaves16upmakersUK16upmarket16upshifts16upspeaksUK16upspokenUK16upthrown16upthrows16upwhirlsUK16upcheersUK15upcurves15updiving15updrying15upfolded15upgushedUK15uphuddenUK15uplinkednot in WWF15uplookedUK15upswarmsUK15upsweeps15uptakingUK15uptalkednot in WWF15upadaisyUK14updomingnot in WWF14updrafts14upfilledUK14upflings14upfurledUK14upgather14upgushesUK14uphoards14upholder14uphoordsUK14uphurledUK14uplayingUK14uplifted14uplights14uppercut14uprights14uprushed14upskillsnot in WWF14upstayedUK14upstroke14upswings14uptemposnot in WWF14upthreadUK14upvaluedUK14upvotingUK14upwelled14upboiled13upbraids13upbringsUK13upbuilds13upclosedUK13upcoiled13upcurled13upgirded13uphoistsUK13upleaped13uplifter13uppiling13uprivers13uprushes13upscaled13upshoots13upsprang13upspring13upsprung13upswells13upthrust13uptowner13upvaluesUK13upbearer12upburstsUK12upclosesUK12updarted12upending12upgirtedUK12upgoingsUK12upgradernot in WWF12uppitierUK12upscales12upslopesnot in WWF12upspearsUK12upstaged12upsurged12upalongsnot in WWF11updaters11uplander11upleanedUK11upraised11uprating11upreared11uproaredUK11uprolledUK11uprooted11uproused11upsoared11upstagernot in WWF11upstages11upstands11upstared11upsurges11uptilted11uptossed11uptrends11upturned11upraiser10upraises10uprisalsUK10uprisers10uprootal10uprooter10uprouses10upsetter10upsilons10upstares10upstarts10upstater10upstates10uptosses10uptrainsUK10
UR…
8-letter words starting with UR (62)
Top score: URBANIZE, 19 points. to cause to take on urban characteristics
urgently★12urbanize19uroscopy15uridylicUK14urochord14uropygia14uranylic13urbanely13urbanity13urgingly13urostomyUK13ursiform13urbanism12urinemic12urnfieldUK12
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uroboricnot in WWF12urethane11urethans11urethrae11urethral11urethras11urgencesUK11urogramsnot in WWF11uroliths11urologic11uropodal11urostyle11urushiol11uraemias10uralitic10uranisciUK10uranisms10uranitic10uraniums10urbanest10urbanise10urbanist10urbanite10urceolusUK10ureteric10uricasesUK10urinemia10urobilinUK10uroborosnot in WWF10uromeresUK10urosomesUK10urticant10urticate10uranides9uredinesUK9uredinia9uridines9urinated9urodelanUK9urodeles9urostegeUK9uraeuses8uralites8uranites8ureteral8urinates8urinatornot in WWF8
US…
8-letter words starting with US (13)
Top score: USQUABAE, 19 points (tied with one other). a liquor
UT…
8-letter words starting with UT (19)
Top score: UTILIZED, 18 points. to make use of
UV…
8-letter words starting with UV (2)
Top score: UVULARLY, 14 points. with the use of the uvula
UX…
8-letter words starting with UX (1)
Top score: UXORIOUS, 15 points. excessively submissive or devoted to one's wife
About these words
- 1,308 of the 42,333 8-letter words start with U (3%).
- 924 are good in NWL2023, 1,308 in Collins Scrabble Words, 924 in WOW24 and 825 in the Words With Friends list. 37 are everyday words.
- In Scrabble points, unmuzzle and unpuzzle share the top score (28), then undazzle (27), then unvaxxed (26), then three words on 22.