Words Ending In YU

There are over 10 words that end with YU in English. From 2-letter words to long entries, find every word ending in YU grouped by length, each one playable in Scrabble, Wordle, and WWF. You can also see five letter words ending in YU.

10 Common Words Ending in YU

Most Common Length
3
(3 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
10.3
(out of 17)
Most Common Ending
u
(100%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that ends with YU?

17 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that ends with YU is kikuyu with a total of 17 points.

K 5
I 1
K 5
U 1
Y 4
U 1
noun 1. a member of a people forming the largest ethnic group in Kenya
noun 2. the Bantu language of the Kikuyu, with over 5 million speakers
noun 3. a creeping perennial grass which is native to Kenya and cultivated elsewhere as a lawn and fodder grass
adjective 1. relating to the Kikuyu or their language

Words that end with YU are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that start with YU and words that end in YU. Try our five letter words ending with YU page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver to quickly find the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That End In YU

  • How many words ending with YU are in the English dictionary?

    There are 10 words in the English dictionary that end with YU, and most of them are 3 letters long (3 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word ending in YU?

    The longest word ending in YU is "chanoyu" at 7 letters long.

  • Are there any rare YU ending worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "kikuyu", "chanoyu", "hallyu", "shoyu" end with YU and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "kikuyu" is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words ending in YU?

    Most words ending in YU are 3 letters long, including everyday words like "ayu", "kyu", "ryu".

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