Words That Start With YER

There are over 16 words that begin with YER in English. From 3-letter words to 11-letter entries, find YER-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 YER.

16 Common Words Starting with YER

Most Common Length
5
(3 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
11.4
(out of 15)
Most Common Ending
s
(38%)

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

15 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with YER is yerking with a total of 15 points.

Y 4
E 1
R 1
K 5
I 1
N 1
G 2
verb 1. strike sharply, especially with a stick or whip; thrash or flog
Synonyms:
beatstrikehitflogthrashlashbirchwhiphorsewhipstrapleatherflagellatescourge
verb 2. pull or push with a sudden movement

Words that begin with YER 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 YER and words with YER. Try our five letter words starting with YER 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 YER

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

    There are 16 words in the English dictionary that start with YER, and most of them are 5 letters long (3 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with YER?

    The longest word starting with YER is "yersiniosis" at 11 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "yersiniae", "yersinia", "yerba", "yerk" start with YER and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "yersiniae" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with YER?

    Most words starting with YER are 5 letters long, including everyday words like "yerba", "yerds", "yerks".