Words Starting With UV
All 30 English words starting with UV. Sorted by Scrabble and WWF scores. Filter by length — free, no account needed.
What Are UV Words?
Words starting with UV are English words that begin with the letters UV. The UV combination is relatively uncommon in English, appearing mainly in medical and scientific terms. Many of these words derive from the Latin 'uva' (grape), such as uvula (the small tissue at the back of the throat) and uvea (the pigmented layer of the eye). Typical entries include uvula, uvular, uvulitis, uvulectomy, uvulotomy, uvea, uveitis, and uveal. Because UV words often contain high-value letters U and V, they can be useful in Scrabble and other word games, especially when the board offers a double or triple letter score.
Statistical Profile: Words Starting With UV
- Total words: 30 words start with UV
- Dominant length: 5 letters (23.3% of UV-words)
- Average Scrabble score: 10.4 points — below the dictionary average of 15.5
- Common words: 0% of UV-words appear in everyday English (vs. 3.2% average across all prefixes)
- Most common third letter: After UV, the most frequent next letter is U (9 words)
Using UV Words in Word Games
With only 30 words starting with UV, the list is small but includes some valuable Scrabble plays. The most common length is five letters (23.3% of the list), and the average Scrabble score is 10.4 points, below the dictionary average of 15.5, so UV words are generally lower-scoring unless you land on a bonus square. Use uvulotomy (17 points) or uvulectomy (14 points) for high scores, and look for opportunities to place U or V on premium squares.
Highest-Scoring UV Words
Scrabble
- uvulotomy — 17 points
- uvuloptosis — 16 points
- uvarovite — 15 points
- uvularly — 14 points
- uvulotome — 14 points
Words With Friends
- uvulotomy — 21 points
- uvuloptosis — 21 points
- uvulotome — 19 points
- uvularly — 18 points
- uvarovite — 18 points
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words start with UV?
There are 30 valid words starting with UV. The list is relatively small compared to other letter combinations. Most of them are medical terms, especially those relating to the uvula and the uvea.
What is the best Scrabble word starting with UV?
uvulotomy scores 17 points. It is the highest-scoring UV word in the list, thanks to the high-value letters U and V. Other high-scoring options include uvulectomy (14 points) and uvulitis (13 points).
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