6 Letter Words Starting With Y
There are 177 six-letter words beginning with Y in the Collins Scrabble Words list, led by yakuza (22 pts). Browse the ranked list below or filter it with the finder.
6 Letter Words Starting With Y
About These 6-Letter Words
This page gathers every one of the six-letter words beginning with Y that are valid in Collins Scrabble Words, 177 in all. A focused list like this is useful when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is yakuza at 22. Other high scorers include yakked (18), yanqui (18), and yaqona (18). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 177 words, 8 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 38 end in -ED and 28 end in -ER, and 45 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 99 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 99 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default, tap Points, A-Z or Z-A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.
Everyday Y Words You Already Know
The most common six letter words starting with Y are ones you use without thinking. Scan this list and you will recognise most of them: YAKUZA, YAPPED, YARCOS, YAWPED, YBRENT, YELLER, YETTIE, YIRKED, YNAMBU, YOGINS, YOKERS, YOUNGS. These are the words most likely to come up in Wordle, crosswords, and casual Scrabble play.
Less Common Y Words Worth Learning
Beyond the everyday, Collins recognises 177 six letter words starting with Y, including some that reward memorisation for Scrabble bingos and crossword solves. Flip through the full list and bookmark three or four less familiar entries each visit.
Rare and Unusual Picks
The rarer end of this list contains words that look odd but score well. Use them when the board forces your hand and you need a six letter word starting with Y that most opponents will not recognise. Verify any rare pick in the dictionary before committing.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with Y
What is the highest-scoring 6 letter word starting with Y?
The top scoring six letter Y-starter in Collins is listed in the top-scoring section above. Use the finder sorted by points to see the full ranked list.
Are there 6 letter words starting with Y that have no vowels?
Very few. Most six letter words need at least one vowel. The rare exceptions use Y as a stand-in.
What is a good 6-letter Y-word for a username?
Pick something short and distinct. Scan the sample list on this page for words that are memorable but not already in common use as handles.
Can I filter the finder by starting letter?
Yes. Type Y in the starts-with field on the finder and add any other letters you have. Sort by points or alphabetically depending on what you need.
Do dictionaries differ on 6 letter Y words?
Yes. Collins is the largest list. TWL and WWF have fewer entries. The dictionary selector shows which words are legal in each game.