Is XU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, XU is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does XU mean?
- noun
A small monetary unit associated with the Vietnamese dong, also the name of a former coin.
“The museum displayed an old coin denominated in xu.”
Meaning and examples written by Word Finder Pro. Reference: Merriam-Webster.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
2
Letters
X (8) + U (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for XU
XU has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Study XU and related words
XU is a currency word. Learning that meaning can help you remember this unusual two-letter combination when you need to use an X.
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