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Is CYCLE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CYCLE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs”.

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Is CYCLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CYCLE is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: LECCY.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
12 pts
Words With Friends
14 pts
Anagrams
1
Familiarity
100th percentile

CYCLE meaning and definition

CYCLE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

CYCLE as a noun

  1. An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs.
  2. A series of poems or songs on the same theme.
  3. A periodically repeated sequence of events.

CYCLE as a verb

  1. Cause to go through a recurring sequence.

CYCLE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CYCLE scores 12 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is Y, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
C34
Y43
C34
L12
E11
Total1214

CYCLE on premium squares

On a double word square CYCLE scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting Y on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of CYCLE

1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as CYCLE. See all anagrams of CYCLE.

  • leccy12

Shorter words hiding in CYCLE

The letters C, Y, C, L, E make 6 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble CYCLE: all 6 words.

  • el2
  • ley6
  • lye6
  • cel5
  • cly8
  • ye5

Words like CYCLE

One-letter changes to CYCLE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in CYCLE

  • cyclo12

Add one letter to CYCLE

  • cycled14
  • cycler13
  • cycles13

More 5-letter words starting with CY

  • cynic12
  • cycad13
  • cycas12
  • cyder11
  • cylix17
  • cyano10
  • cyans10
  • cyber12
  • cyclo12
  • cymae12
  • cymar12
  • cymas12
  • cymes12
  • cymol12
  • cysts10
  • cytes10
  • cyton10

CYCLE word facts

CYCLE is a 5-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (E) and 4 consonants, with C repeated. It starts with C and ends with E. By corpus frequency, CYCLE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, Y, C, L, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CYCLE Scrabble word FAQ

Is CYCLE a Scrabble word?

Yes. CYCLE is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CYCLE mean?

CYCLE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs”.

How many points is CYCLE worth in Scrabble?

CYCLE is worth 12 points in Scrabble: C (3) + Y (4) + C (3) + L (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.

How many points is CYCLE in Words With Friends?

CYCLE is worth 14 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of CYCLE?

CYCLE has 1 anagram: LECCY. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in CYCLE?

You can make 6 shorter words from the letters in CYCLE, including EL, LEY, LYE and CEL.

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