noun

Is KYU a Scrabble word?

Yes, in one Scrabble list. KYU is valid in Collins, but not in ENABLE and NWL2023. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends.

Not in NWL Collins Not in ENABLE

Meaning A grade or rank in various Japanese activities such as martial arts, flower arranging, and the game of go.

Noun 1 meaning

  1. A grade or rank in various Japanese activities such as martial arts, flower arranging, and the game of go.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: kyu via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Japanese 級 (kyū).

KYU at a glance

KYU has 3 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (K 5 + Y 4 + U 1) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #34,661 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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