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Countries that start with U

7 countries beginning with the letter U. Perfect when you're stuck on U in Scattergories, a word game, or homework.

UkraineUgandaUruguayUzbekistanUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited Arab Emirates

Picking an answer that scores

Stuck on the letter U mid-game? In Scattergories the best answer is one no one else writes — so scan this list for a less-obvious pick rather than the first countrie everyone thinks of.

Scoring rewards being unusual: an answer nobody else gave is worth more than one two players share. With 7 options above, the safe pick and the clever pick are rarely the same word.

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Countries by other letters

The same list for every other letter — handy when the next round rolls a different one.

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Other things that start with U

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Scattergories FAQ

What countries start with U?

Ukraine, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.

How do I use this in Scattergories?

Each round gives you a letter and a list of categories. If "countries" comes up on U, pick an answer above — ideally an unusual one, since unique answers score the most. Play free here.