5 Letter Words with Y as 2nd and S as 3rd Letter

How These Words Are Built

Openers to expect include L as in LYSIS, C as in CYSTS and N as in NYSSA. The last two letters are often SA as in NYSSA. A few of these entries are rarer words that mostly appear in Scrabble and other word games, so check them against your word list.

Useful five-letter words

CYSTS, NYSSA, LYSIS, LYSOL and LYSSA are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

• CYSTS
• NYSSA
• LYSIS
• LYSOL
• LYSSA

What the Letter Pair Tells You

Y and S are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in CYSTS, NYSSA and LYSIS. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often S, A and L, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Smart Way to Use Both Letters

The first box is the biggest unknown, and L, C and N are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try S in the fifth box. The fixed Y and S do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with Y as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with S as the 3rd letter.

Using These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, Y is worth four points and S is worth one point. Knowing words such as CYSTS, NYSSA and LYSIS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.