Words Containing YY
Browse every English word that contains the sequence YY. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Quick stats: 9 total words, 7.4-letter average length, 16.7-point mean score.
- Total words
- 9
- Avg length
- 7.4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 16.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- cubbyyew (23 pts)
- Longest word
- snarleyyow (10 letters)
About this word list
With only 9 matches in our dictionary, every word here is worth memorising — there are no filler entries. Suffix patterns such as -ID, -AN, -DS, -ARD appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise cubbyyew (23 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 16.7 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.33, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Short lists are perfect for Wordle revision nights: read the list once, then attempt to recall every entry from memory.
Anchor words: highest scorer CUBBYYEW, longest SNARLEYYOW. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 9 matches. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 16.7 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- CUBBYYEW (8 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CAVYYARD (8 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SNARLEYYOW (10 letters, 19 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PAYYETAN (8 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- AYYUBID (7 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- LEESHYY (7 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SAYYIDS (7 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- GAYYOU (6 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
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How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 9 words matching this pattern. The average length is 7.4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 16.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is cubbyyew (23 pts).
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.