3-Letter Scrabble Words With Y in the Middle

There are 33 valid 3 letter Scrabble words with Y in position 2 (the exact middle) in the TWL dictionary. Top scorers include PYX (15 pts), HYP (11 pts), KYE (10 pts), KYU (10 pts) and MYC (10 pts). Every word below shows its Scrabble and Words With Friends point value and links to a full definition — a quick Scrabble word finder and word unscrambler reference for when you already know a middle letter, whether from a crossing crossword clue or a confirmed Wordle tile. Also try A+X letter combo word list.

33
Total Words
7.7
Avg. Scrabble Points
4
"Y" Tile Value
Position 2
of 3 Letters

Highest Scoring 3-Letter Scrabble Words With Y in the Middle

These are the highest-scoring 3 letter Scrabble words with Y in the center in the TWL dictionary, ranked by point value — the best Y 3 letter words to play when you want to maximize your rack in Scrabble or Words With Friends. Further down the board, GYM (9 pts) and HYE (9 pts) still hold their own. Also try browse 2 letter words that use P.

# Word Scrabble pts WWF pts
1 pyx 15 15
2 hyp 11 10
3 kye 10 9
4 kyu 10 10
5 myc 10 11
6 gym 9 10
7 gyp 9 10
8 hye 9 7

Full List: 33 3-Letter Scrabble Words With Y in the Middle

Browse the complete 3 letter word list with Y in position 2, sorted from highest to lowest Scrabble score. Every entry is a valid 3-letter Scrabble word with Y in the middle, also checked against the Words With Friends dictionary — click any word for its full definition, anagrams, and point breakdown. Scores range from PYX (15 pts) down to TYE (6 pts). Also try 9 letter B words for Words With Friends.

PYX15 pts
HYP11 pts
KYE10 pts
KYU10 pts
MYC10 pts
GYM9 pts
GYP9 pts
HYE9 pts
WYE9 pts
WYN9 pts
BYE8 pts
BYS8 pts
LYM8 pts
NYM8 pts
PYA8 pts
PYE8 pts
DYE7 pts
TYG7 pts
AYE6 pts
AYS6 pts
AYU6 pts
EYE6 pts
LYE6 pts
NYE6 pts
NYS6 pts
OYE6 pts
OYS6 pts
RYA6 pts
RYE6 pts
RYU6 pts
SYE6 pts
SYN6 pts
TYE6 pts

Lowest Scoring 3-Letter Scrabble Words With Y in the Middle

On the other end of the board, these are the lowest-scoring 3 letter Scrabble words with Y in the middle in the TWL dictionary — still valid plays, just not the ones to reach for when you need maximum points.

TYE 6 pts SYN 6 pts SYE 6 pts RYU 6 pts RYE 6 pts RYA 6 pts OYS 6 pts OYE 6 pts