4-Letter Words Starting With Y
We found 70 four-letter words that start with Y, about 2% of all 4-letter words. The most common are YEAR, YARD and YELL.
YACK, YAFF and YOCK score the most in Scrabble, at 13 points each. The most common start is YA-, with 19 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 70
- Top score
- YACK · 13
- Groups
- 7
Common 4-letter words starting with Y and their meanings
- year7 pts
- noun: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
- yard8 pts
- noun: a unit of length equal to 3 feet
- yell7 pts
- verb: utter a sudden loud cry
- yank11 pts
- noun: an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
- yawn10 pts
- verb: utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
- yelp9 pts
- verb: bark in a high-pitched tone
- yaws10 pts
- noun: an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages
- yoga8 pts
- noun: discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the…
- yoke11 pts
- noun: fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 70 4-letter words starting with Y
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with YA 19
- yack13
- yaff13
- yagi8
- yaks11
- yald8
- yams9
- yang8
- yank11
- yaps9
- yard8
- yare7
- yarn7
- yaud8
- yaup9
- yawl10
- yawn10
- yawp12
- yaws10
- yays10
Starting with YE 16
- yeah10
- yean7
- year7
- yeas7
- yech12
- yegg9
- yeld8
- yelk11
- yell7
- yelp9
- yens7
- yerk11
- yeti7
- yett7
- yeuk11
- yews10
Starting with YI 7
- yids8
- yill7
- yins7
- yipe9
- yips9
- yird8
- yirr7
Starting with YL 1
- ylem9
Starting with YO 17
- yobs9
- yock13
- yodh11
- yods8
- yoga8
- yogh11
- yogi8
- yoke11
- yoks11
- yolk11
- yond8
- yoni7
- yore7
- your7
- yowe10
- yowl10
- yows10
Starting with YU 9
- yuan7
- yuca9
- yuch12
- yuck13
- yuga8
- yuks11
- yule7
- yups9
- yurt7
Starting with YW 1
- ywis10
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with Y are there?
There are 70 four-letter words that start with Y in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with Y in Scrabble?
YACK, YAFF and YOCK are tied for the highest score at 13 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with Y?
Common examples include YEAR, YARD, YELL, YANK, YAWN and YELP.
Which 4-letter words starting with Y end in K?
8 of them end in K, including YANK, YACK, YELK and YERK.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.