Is “Yu” a Scrabble Word?
Yes Yu is valid in Scrabble for 5 points
Yu is a valid word from the Scrabble dictionary that scores players a total of 5 points (Y: 4, U: 1) when played in a game. It has multiple meanings and definitions including a Chinese emperor “Yu the Great”, an abbreviation for Yugoslavia, and an abbreviation for the word “you”. Yu may seem like a difficult word to play off in Scrabble, but thankfully there are some great ways to extend it and gain some points. Some of our favourite examples are “Kyu”, “Yuky”, and “Yuzu”.
How Many Points is Yu Worth?
Yu is a 2-letter word made up of the letter tiles Y: 4, U: 1. Its points breakdown is as follows:
- With no multipliers, Yu is worth 5 points.
- On a double-word square, Yu is worth 10 points.
- On a triple-word square, Yu is worth 15 points.
Single Letter Extensions of “Yu”
Potential ways to expand “Yu” using a single letter include:
Words With “YU”
Words containing “YU” at the start, middle, or end include:
- YUTZ 16
- YUZU 16
- YUKY 14
- YUNX 14
- YUCK 13
- YUCH 12
- KYUS 11
- YUKE 11
- YUKO 11
- YUKS 11
- YUMP 11
- YUFT 10
- YUCA 9
- YUPS 9
- YUGA 8
- YUGS 8
- AYUS 7
- RYUS 7
- YUAN 7
- YULE 7
- YURT 7
- YUKKY 19
- SOYUZ 17
- YUCKY 17
- YUZUS 17
See our full list of words with “YU” for more suggestions.
More 2 Letter Y Words
2-Letter Y words which you could play in Scrabble as an alternative to Yu:
Check out our list of all 2 letter words with Y.
