Words Starting With UP
Browse every English word that starts with the letter UP. This list is sourced from a 350 000-word dictionary and includes Scrabble-valid entries with their point scores. Use the full Word Unscrambler to filter by length, ending, or tile combination.
This page summarises 789 valid words — mean length 9.8, mean score 16.3.
- Total words
- 789
- Avg length
- 9.8 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 16.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- upholsterydom (24 pts)
- Longest word
- uprighteousness (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 10(5%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 789 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Common endings in this list include -NG, -ED, -SS, -ING — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. Shared prefixes like UP, UPS, UPR, UPH cluster in this list — useful when you need to open a specific row or column. The highest-scoring word shown is upholsterydom at 24 points; the longest is uprighteousness (15 letters). While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.36, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 5% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Anchor words: highest scorer UPHOLSTERYDOM, longest UPRIGHTEOUSNESS. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 789 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 16.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- UPHOLSTERYDOM (13 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UPCHUCKING (10 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UPCHUCKED (9 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UPRIGHTEOUSLY (13 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- UPPERHANDISM (12 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UPRIGHTEOUSNESS (15 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- UPPERCLASSMAN (13 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UPPERCLASSMEN (13 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 789 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
- upperstocks21 pts
- upliftingly20 pts
- upanishadic19 pts
- upboulevard19 pts
- upheavalist19 pts
- upstretched19 pts
- upgathering18 pts
- uppercutted18 pts
- uppertendom18 pts
- upholstered17 pts
- uprighteous17 pts
- uprightness17 pts
- upsettingly17 pts
- upspringing17 pts
- upthrusting17 pts
- uptightness17 pts
- upholsterer16 pts
- upholstress16 pts
- uproariness13 pts
- upstartness13 pts
10-letter words
- upchucking24 pts
- upperworks21 pts
- upbuoyance19 pts
- upclimbing19 pts
- upcropping19 pts
- uphillward19 pts
- upliftedly19 pts
- uppropping19 pts
- uprightish19 pts
- upshifting19 pts
- upthrowing19 pts
- upbrighten18 pts
- upholstery18 pts
- upreaching18 pts
- uprightman18 pts
- upsprinkle18 pts
- upsweeping18 pts
- upfingered17 pts
- upflinging17 pts
- upgathered17 pts
- uphoarding17 pts
- upliftable17 pts
- upliftment17 pts
- uplighting17 pts
- uppishness17 pts
- uppityness17 pts
- uprighting17 pts
- upstepping17 pts
- upswinging17 pts
- upbraiding16 pts
- upbringing16 pts
- upbuilding16 pts
- upshooting16 pts
- upshoulder16 pts
- upstraight16 pts
- upswelling16 pts
- upthrusted16 pts
- upwardness16 pts
- upbraiders15 pts
- upholsters15 pts
- upliftitis15 pts
- uploadable15 pts
- upsurgence15 pts
- upmountain14 pts
- uprisement14 pts
- upsettable14 pts
- upsilonism14 pts
- upstanding14 pts
- upstartism14 pts
- upstruggle14 pts
- upstarting13 pts
- upstirring13 pts
- uproarious12 pts
9-letter words
- upchucked23 pts
- upchimney21 pts
- upchamber20 pts
- upconjure20 pts
- upflicker20 pts
- upblacken19 pts
- upchaunce18 pts
- upclimbed18 pts
- upflowing18 pts
- upgrowths18 pts
- upheaving18 pts
- upmanship18 pts
- uppropped18 pts
- uprightly18 pts
- upshifted18 pts
- upwafting18 pts
- upwrought18 pts
- uparching17 pts
- upbrought17 pts
- upbuoying17 pts
- upclimber17 pts
- upcurving17 pts
- upheaping17 pts
- upheavals17 pts
- upheavers17 pts
- upreached17 pts
- upswallow17 pts
- upwreathe17 pts
- upaithric16 pts
- upbreathe16 pts
- upchannel16 pts
- upchariot16 pts
- upcountry16 pts
- upcushion16 pts
- updraught16 pts
- upfolding16 pts
- upgrowing16 pts
- uphoarded16 pts
- upholding16 pts
- uplighted16 pts
- uplinking16 pts
- upreaches16 pts
- uprighted16 pts
- upsighted16 pts
- upstaunch16 pts
- upstepped16 pts
- upstretch16 pts
- upanishad15 pts
- upbinding15 pts
- upbraided15 pts
- upbulging15 pts
- upgathers15 pts
- uphearted15 pts
- upholders15 pts
- uplandish15 pts
- uplifting15 pts
- uppercase15 pts
- uppercuts15 pts
- uppermore15 pts
- uppermost15 pts
- upperpart15 pts
- uprushing15 pts
- upsadaisy15 pts
- upscuddle15 pts
- upsidaisy15 pts
- upstrokes15 pts
- upswelled15 pts
- upthunder15 pts
- upwelling15 pts
- upanayana14 pts
- upbearing14 pts
- upboiling14 pts
- upbraider14 pts
- upbuilder14 pts
- upcasting14 pts
- upcoiling14 pts
- upcurling14 pts
- upcutting14 pts
- updatable14 pts
- upgirding14 pts
- upgrading14 pts
- upholster14 pts
- upleaping14 pts
- uplifters14 pts
- upsloping14 pts
- upsprings14 pts
- upswollen14 pts
- upthrusts14 pts
- uptowners14 pts
- upapurana13 pts
- upbearers13 pts
- upbolster13 pts
- upbristle13 pts
- upcurrent13 pts
- updarting13 pts
- uploading13 pts
- upsending13 pts
- upsetment13 pts
- upstaging13 pts
- upsurging13 pts
- uplanders12 pts
- upraising12 pts
- uprearing12 pts
- uprisings12 pts
- uprooting12 pts
- uprousing12 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- Why do starting letters matter in Scrabble?
- Knowing words that start with a specific letter helps you plan plays when certain tiles are already on the board, when you need to hook onto an existing word, or when you want to open a specific row or column.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 789 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9.8 letters and the average Scrabble score is 16.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is upholsterydom (24 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 10 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.