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3-Letter Words Ending in YU

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All 3-Letter Words Ending in YU 2 words

How common is YU at the end of three-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 three-letter words ending in YU. They average 8 points and the best is KYU (10 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
8
out of 10 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common first letter
A
50% of words

Most common first letters

  • a 50%
  • k 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring three-letter word ending in YU

k 5y 4u 1

K 5 + Y 4 + U 1 = 10 points

Double word
20 pts
Triple word
30 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

kyu

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many three-letter words ending in YU are there?

There are 2 three-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 three-letter word ending in YU?

KYU is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are AYU (6).

Which rare three-letter words ending in YU score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include KYU (10), AYU (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.