7 Letter Words Starting With Y
Need seven-letter words beginning with Y? Here are all 167 from the Collins dictionary, with yuppify (20 pts) topping the table on points.
7 Letter Words Starting With Y
About These 7-Letter Words
This page gathers every one of the seven-letter words beginning with Y that are valid in Collins Scrabble Words — 167 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 yuppify at 20. Other high scorers include yakking (19), yanquis (19), and yaqonas (19). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 167 words, 3 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 40 end in -ING and 14 end in -ES, and 51 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 91 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 96 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
By default the words are ranked by points; switch to A–Z or Z–A with the buttons above, or filter by your letters using the finder.
FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with Y
How many 7-letter words start with Y?
There are 167 seven-letter words that start with Y in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with Y?
Yuppify scores 20 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
What are some good 7-letter words that start with Y?
Examples include yuppify, yakking, yoppers, and yorkers.
Do 7-letter words score a bingo?
Yes. Using all seven of your tiles in one turn scores a 50-point bonus in Scrabble (35 points in Words With Friends), which makes a seven-letter word one of the most valuable plays in the game.
How is this list of words ordered?
By Scrabble score, highest first. Use the Points, A–Z and Z–A controls above the word list to change the order.
Can I use these 7-letter words in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts five-letter words, so seven-letter words will not fit. This list is for Scrabble, Words With Friends, crosswords and similar games.