7 Letter Words Starting With YI
Collins lists 12 seven-letter words beginning with YI. The highest scorer is yikkers (18 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.
7 Letter Words Starting With YI
About These 7-Letter Words
Below are all 12 seven-letter words beginning with YI from the Collins dictionary. Having them in one place saves time when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is yikkers at 18. Other high scorers include yickers (16), yidakis (15), and yipping (15). 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 12 words, 4 end in -ING and 2 end in -ES and 6 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 5 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 5 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.
FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with YI
How many 7-letter words start with YI?
There are 12 seven-letter words that start with YI in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with YI?
Yikkers scores 18 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
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.
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.
Are 7-letter words that start with YI valid in Words With Friends?
5 of the 12 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.
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.