17 Words Starting With UV
The prefix UV appears in 17 words, from 4-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 6.9 letters.
U-words split into two camps: the Germanic basics (up, us, under, use) and Latin/Greek formations (uniform, ultimate, universe). The prefix un- alone creates thousands.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with UV: UVAROVITES (16 pts), UVAROVITE (15 pts), UVULARLY (14 pts), UVULITISES (13 pts), UVEITIC (12 pts). The shortest is UVEA (4 letters) and the longest is UVAROVITES (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in VERY.
Notable words: UVEA — the posterior pigment-bearing layer of the pupil of the eye [n].; UVEAL — associated with the uvea, the posterior pigment-bearing layer of the pupil of the eye [adj].; UVEOUS — pertaining to the uvea [adj].; UVEITIC — pertaining to the uvea, the posterior pigment-bearing layer of the pupil of the eye [adj]. Browse words starting with COW for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with UV?
UVAROVITES scores 16 points. Runner-up: UVAROVITE at 15 points. See words ending in WOE for more high-value options.
How many words start with UV?
Our dictionary has 17 words that start with UV. They range from 4 to 10 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that starts with UV?
UVEA at just 4 letters. It means: the posterior pigment-bearing layer of the pupil of the eye [n].