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Every 9-letter word in our dictionary that begins with Y. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with Y” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Data at a glance — 97 matches, 16.7 avg pts, 9 avg letters.
At 97 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 25 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -SS, -NG, -AN, -ESS when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: yankeeize (25 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 16.7 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.36, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 26% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Average Scrabble value here is 16.7 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 16.7 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Teachers and word-game coaches can use the stats block above to illustrate letter frequency, average word length (9 letters), and score distribution.
Players who viewed this list also explore: Word Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Daily Puzzle Hints, Word Unscrambler, Anagram Solver, Scrabble Score Calculator. Follow the links for adjacent patterns, tools, and per-word score pages.