Five Letter Words Ending with 'U'
High-scoring words: KUDZU (19 pts), KANZU (18 pts), HOKKU (16 pts), QUIPU (16 pts), BIJOU (14 pts)
This page lists all 33 valid five-letter Scrabble words ending with U (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. Knowing which words end in a specific letter is a key strategy for parallel plays and hooking words in Scrabble. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list. Browse other ending letters using the navigation below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many five-letter words end with U?
There are 33 valid five-letter Scrabble words ending with U in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word (five-letter) matching 'Ending with 'U''?
The highest-scoring word is KUDZU with 19 Scrabble points. Out of 33 words, 16 score 10 or more points.
What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?
The average Scrabble score is 10.1 points per word. 1 words score 5 points or less, 16 score between 6 and 9 points, and 16 score 10 or more points.
Are all five-letter words on this list valid in Words with Friends?
Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.