Words That Start With YL

There are over 10 words that begin with YL in English. From 4-letter words to 6-letter entries, find YL-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 YL.

10 Common Words Starting with YL

Most Common Length
5
(6 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
10.1
(out of 12)
Most Common Ending
s
(40%)

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

12 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with YL is ylike with a total of 12 points.

Y 4
L 1
I 1
K 5
E 1

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

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

    There are 10 words in the English dictionary that start with YL, and most of them are 5 letters long (6 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with YL?

    The longest word starting with YL is "ylides" at 6 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "ylliw", "ylike", "ylid", "ylide" start with YL and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "ylike" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with YL?

    Most words starting with YL are 5 letters long, including everyday words like "ylems", "ylide", "ylids", "ylike", "ylkes".

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