Words That Start With YAH

There are over 8 words that begin with YAH in English. From 3-letter words to 9-letter entries, find YAH-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with YAH.

8 Common Words Starting with YAH

Most Common Length
8
(2 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
15.3
(out of 24)
Most Common Ending
s
(50%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with YAH?

24 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with YAH is yahrzeits with a total of 24 points.

Y 4
A 1
H 4
R 1
Z 10
E 1
I 1
T 1
S 1
noun 1. (among Jewish people) the anniversary of the death of a parent or other close relative, marked by the burning of a memorial candle

Words that begin with YAH are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in YAH and words with YAH. Try our five letter words starting with YAH page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With YAH

  • How many words starting with YAH are in the English dictionary?

    There are 8 words in the English dictionary that start with YAH, and most of them are 8 letters long (2 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with YAH?

    The longest word starting with YAH is "yahrzeits" at 9 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with YAH worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "yahrzeit", "yahrzeits", "yahooism", "yahoo" start with YAH and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "yahrzeits" is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with YAH?

    Most words starting with YAH are 8 letters long, including everyday words like "yahooism", "yahrzeit".