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16 words

Browse 16 English words starting with Y. The longest word in this list is YESTERDAY (9 letters) and the shortest is YES (3 letters). Highest Scrabble value: YESTERDAY (16 pts). Useful for Scrabble, Words with Friends, crossword clues and Wordle hints that begin with Y.

Total words
16
Longest
YESTERDAY (9)
Shortest
YES (3)
Highest score
YESTERDAY (16 pts)
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Frequently Asked

How many English words start with Y?▾
Our dictionary lists 16 words starting with Y.
What is the longest word starting with Y?▾
The longest word in this list is YESTERDAY (9 letters).
How many points is the letter Y in Scrabble?▾
The letter Y is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
Which word starting with Y scores the highest?▾
Highest Scrabble value: YESTERDAY (16 pts).

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