Words that start with YA
176 words begin with YA, and YAHRZEITS scores the most at 24 points.
Results
11-letter words count:1
10-letter words count:2
9-letter words count:20
8-letter words count:27
7-letter words count:38
6-letter words count:38
5-letter words count:23
4-letter words count:19
3-letter words count:7
2-letter words count:1
How many there are
YA starts 176 words in the Tournament dictionary. Longest first below.
The distribution peaks at 6 letters (38 words) and thins out toward 11, where only 1 remain.
Points and lengths
The most valuable word in this set is YAHRZEITS at 24 points. It tops both tables: 22 in Words With Friends as well.
The longest answer is YARDMASTERS, at 11 letters.
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What some of these mean
- yardmaster
- a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard
- yachtsman
- a person who owns or sails a yacht
- yardstick
- a ruler or tape that is three feet long
- yachting
- water travel for pleasure
- yarmelke
- a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer)
Common questions
- How many words start with YA?
- 176, ranging from 2 to 11 letters.
- What is the best scoring word that starts with YA?
- YAHRZEITS, worth 24 points in Scrabble.
- What is the longest word that starts with YA?
- YARDMASTERS, at 11 letters.