Yes, UH is a valid word.UH is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means expresses hesitation.
UH in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Two-letter words like UH are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, UH forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for UH
UH takes 1 front hook and 0 back hooks.
Front hooks: HUH
Back hooks: none
Anagrams and words inside UH
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of UH.
Longer words that start or end with UH
Our dictionary has 2 longer words that begin with UH and 1 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is UHLANS at 9 Scrabble points.
Starting with UH:
UHLAN, UHLANS
Ending with UH:
HUH
Frequently asked questions
Is UH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. UH is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does UH mean?
UH means expresses hesitation.
How many points is UH worth?
UH is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to UH?
UH takes 1 front hook and 0 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: HUH.