8-letter words starting with Y

There are 76 8-letter words starting with Y in our word list, and 6 of them are common English words such as YEARBOOK, YEARNING, YOUNGEST, YOURSELF and YOUTHFUL.

76words in total
6common words
YOKOZUNAhighest scoring (24 points)
YEARBOOKlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with Y

6 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

Points

8-letter words 6 words

yearbook17youthful17yourself14yielding13yearning12youngest12

All 76 8-letter words starting with Y

Includes 70 less common words that are valid in word games.

8-letter words starting with other letters

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with Y are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 76 8-letter words starting with Y. 6 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, YOKOZUNA scores 24 points, followed by YAHRZEIT (23). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.