Words That Start With YP

There are over 9 words that begin with YP in English. From 6-letter words to 10-letter entries, find YP-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

9 Common Words Starting with YP

Most Common Length
7
(3 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
14.0
(out of 20)
Most Common Ending
t
(33%)

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

20 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with YP is ypsiliform with a total of 20 points.

Y 4
P 3
S 1
I 1
L 1
I 1
F 4
O 1
R 1
M 3

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

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

    There are 9 words in the English dictionary that start with YP, and most of them are 7 letters long (3 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with YP?

    The longest word starting with YP is "ypsiliform" at 10 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "ypsiliform", "ypsiloid", "yplight", "yperite" start with YP and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "ypsiliform" is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with YP?

    Most words starting with YP are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "yperite", "yplight", "ypsilon".

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