Words starting with "Y"

Common and high-scoring English words that begin with Y.

Quick answer: 39 words match words starting with "y", with "YACHT" scoring 13 points in Scrabble.

Top 20 highest-scoring

  • yacht13 pts
  • yank11 pts
  • yoke11 pts
  • yolk11 pts
  • yawl10 pts
  • yawn10 pts
  • yaws10 pts
  • yews10 pts
  • yowl10 pts
  • yoyo10 pts
  • yak10 pts
  • yams9 pts
  • yelp9 pts
  • yeps9 pts
  • yups9 pts
  • yard8 pts
  • yids8 pts
  • yoga8 pts
  • yogi8 pts
  • yam8 pts

5 letters · 1

4 letters · 26

3 letters · 9

2 letters · 3

Frequently asked questions

  • Using Y, our dictionary finds 39 valid English words, including 2-letter through 1-letter combinations.