6-Letter Words Ending in YU
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 6-Letter Words Ending in YU 2 words
How common is YU at the end of six-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 six-letter words ending in YU. They average 13 points and the best is KIKUYU (17 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 13
- out of 17 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common first letter
- K
- 50% of words
Most common first letters
- k 50%
- s 50%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring six-letter word ending in YU
k 5i 1k 5u 1y 4u 1
K 5 + I 1 + K 5 + U 1 + Y 4 + U 1 = 17 points
- Double word
- 34 pts
- Triple word
- 51 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
kikuyu
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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6-Letter Words Ending in YU FAQ
How many six-letter words ending in YU are there?
There are 2 six-letter words ending in YU in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring six-letter word ending in YU?
KIKUYU is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SENRYU (9).
Which rare six-letter words ending in YU score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include KIKUYU (17), SENRYU (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.