4-Letter Words Starting With U
Looking for four-letter words that start with U? This page lists all 37 of them, from UDOS to UVEA. The most common are URGE, UNIT and USED.
UPBY scores the most in Scrabble, at 11 points. The most common start is UN-, with 10 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 37
- Top score
- UPBY · 11
- Groups
- 11
Common 4-letter words starting with U and their meanings
- urge5 pts
- verb: force or impel in an indicated direction
- unit4 pts
- noun: any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
- used5 pts
- adjective: employed in accomplishing something
- undo5 pts
- verb: cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
- user4 pts
- noun: a person who makes use of a thing
- ugly8 pts
- adjective: displeasing to the senses
- uses4 pts
- verb (form of USE): put into service
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 37 4-letter words starting with U
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with UD 1
- udos5
Starting with UG 2
- ughs8
- ugly8
Starting with UK 1
- ukes8
Starting with UL 4
- ulan4
- ulna4
- ulus4
- ulva7
Starting with UM 2
- umbo8
- umps8
Starting with UN 10
- unai4
- unau4
- unbe6
- unci6
- unco6
- unde5
- undo5
- undy8
- unit4
- unto4
Starting with UP 4
- upas6
- upby11
- updo7
- upon6
Starting with UR 8
- urbs6
- urds5
- urea4
- urge5
- uric6
- urns4
- ursa4
- urus4
Starting with US 3
- used5
- user4
- uses4
Starting with UT 1
- utas4
Starting with UV 1
- uvea7
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with U are there?
There are 37 four-letter words that start with U in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with U in Scrabble?
UPBY is for the highest score at 11 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with U?
Common examples include URGE, UNIT, USED, UNDO, USER and UGLY.
Which 4-letter words starting with U end in A?
5 of them end in A, including ULNA, ULVA, UREA and URSA.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.