Words Starting With YA
Browse every English word that starts with the letter YA. This list is sourced from a 350 000-word dictionary and includes Scrabble-valid entries with their point scores. Use the full Word Unscrambler to filter by length, ending, or tile combination.
This page summarises 395 valid words — mean length 8.1, mean score 16.6.
- Total words
- 395
- Avg length
- 8.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 16.6 pts
- Highest scoring
- yajnavalkya (31 pts)
- Longest word
- yachtsmanship (13 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 67(34%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 395 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 67 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -NG, -AN, -RS, -ING — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. Shared prefixes like YA, YAR, YAM, YAN cluster in this list — useful when you need to open a specific row or column. The highest-scoring word shown is yajnavalkya at 31 points; the longest is yachtsmanship (13 letters). While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.35, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 34% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 16.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Anchor words: highest scorer YAJNAVALKYA, longest YACHTSMANSHIP. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 395 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- YAJNAVALKYA (11 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- YACHTSMANSHIP (13 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- YACHTSMANLIKE (13 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- YACHTMANSHIP (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- YAROVIZATION (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- YAZDEGERDIAN (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- YAJNOPAVITA (11 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- YAMSTCHICK (10 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 395 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
- yankeeize25 pts
- yarovized25 pts
- yahrzeits24 pts
- yamstchik23 pts
- yawnfully21 pts
- yahwistic20 pts
- yappingly20 pts
- yardworks20 pts
- yawnproof20 pts
- yachtsman19 pts
- yachtsmen19 pts
- yankeedom19 pts
- yardstick19 pts
- yawningly19 pts
- yachtings18 pts
- yamaskite18 pts
- yankeeism18 pts
- yarmelkes18 pts
- yarmulkes18 pts
- yabbering17 pts
- yahooisms17 pts
- yammering17 pts
- yardwands17 pts
- yawmeters17 pts
- yakattalo16 pts
- yakitoris16 pts
- yammerers16 pts
- yankeeist16 pts
- yanktonai16 pts
- yappiness16 pts
- yardbirds16 pts
- yataghans16 pts
- yawniness15 pts
- yardgrass14 pts
- yardlands14 pts
- yarringle13 pts
- yattering13 pts
- yalensian12 pts
8-letter words
- yahrzeit23 pts
- yammadji23 pts
- yarovize23 pts
- yankeefy21 pts
- yashmaks20 pts
- yachtdom19 pts
- yardwork19 pts
- yarwhelp19 pts
- yawshrub19 pts
- yachtman18 pts
- yachtmen18 pts
- yahuskin18 pts
- yajenine18 pts
- yamacraw18 pts
- yammerly18 pts
- yardkeep18 pts
- yashmacs18 pts
- yachting17 pts
- yahoodom17 pts
- yahooish17 pts
- yamalkas17 pts
- yamulkas17 pts
- yarmalke17 pts
- yarmelke17 pts
- yarmulka17 pts
- yarmulke17 pts
- yawpings17 pts
- yabbered16 pts
- yachters16 pts
- yachtist16 pts
- yahooism16 pts
- yamamadi16 pts
- yammered16 pts
- yardwand16 pts
- yarmouth16 pts
- yauapery16 pts
- yawlsman16 pts
- yawmeter16 pts
- yaghourt15 pts
- yahganan15 pts
- yakitori15 pts
- yammerer15 pts
- yancopin15 pts
- yardbird15 pts
- yataghan15 pts
- yardarms14 pts
- yardsman14 pts
- yariyari14 pts
- yamassee13 pts
- yanacona13 pts
- yanggona13 pts
- yardages13 pts
- yardland13 pts
- yarraman13 pts
- yarramen13 pts
- yannigan12 pts
- yatagans12 pts
- yattered12 pts
- yanolite11 pts
- yatalite11 pts
7-letter words
- yaguaza20 pts
- yakamik20 pts
- yangtze20 pts
- yakking19 pts
- yamshik19 pts
- yanquis19 pts
- yaquina19 pts
- yashmak19 pts
- yahwism18 pts
- yakkers18 pts
- yapocks18 pts
- yarwhip18 pts
- yacking17 pts
- yaffing17 pts
- yajeine17 pts
- yajenin17 pts
- yappish17 pts
- yashmac17 pts
- yatvyag17 pts
- yawweed17 pts
- yachted16 pts
- yadayim16 pts
- yaffler16 pts
- yahwist16 pts
- yallock16 pts
- yamalka16 pts
- yamilke16 pts
- yamulka16 pts
- yasmaks16 pts
- yawnful16 pts
- yawnily16 pts
- yawping16 pts
- yachter15 pts
- yanking15 pts
- yapping15 pts
- yarkand15 pts
- yavapai15 pts
- yawnups15 pts
- yawpers15 pts
- yabbers14 pts
- yakonan14 pts
- yakutat14 pts
- yamamai14 pts
- yammers14 pts
- yankees14 pts
- yankton14 pts
- yappers14 pts
- yardful14 pts
- yawling14 pts
- yawning14 pts
- yardarm13 pts
- yardman13 pts
- yardmen13 pts
- yarrows13 pts
- yarthen13 pts
- yashiro13 pts
- yauping13 pts
- yawners13 pts
- yawroot13 pts
- yamanai12 pts
- yapness12 pts
- yapster12 pts
- yardage12 pts
- yardang12 pts
- yarding12 pts
- yaupers12 pts
- yaupons12 pts
- yangtao11 pts
- yarning11 pts
- yatagan11 pts
- yatigan11 pts
- yallaer10 pts
- yantras10 pts
- yaourti10 pts
- yarners10 pts
- yaruran10 pts
- yatters10 pts
- yautias10 pts
6-letter words
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Frequently asked questions
- Why do starting letters matter in Scrabble?
- Knowing words that start with a specific letter helps you plan plays when certain tiles are already on the board, when you need to hook onto an existing word, or when you want to open a specific row or column.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 395 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 16.6 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is yajnavalkya (31 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 67 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.