Yes, XU is a valid word.XU is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a monetary unit of Vietnam.
XU in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| Words With Friends | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Two-letter words like XU are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, XU forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for XU
XU takes no hooks: no single letter can be added to either end to make another word.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: none
Anagrams and words inside XU
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of XU.
Longer words that start or end with XU
Our dictionary has 0 longer words that begin with XU and 0 that end with it.
Starting with XU:
None in our dictionary.
Ending with XU:
None in our dictionary.
Frequently asked questions
Is XU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. XU 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 XU mean?
XU means a monetary unit of Vietnam.
How many points is XU worth?
XU is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 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 XU?
XU takes no hooks: no single letter can be added to either end to make another word. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.