4-letter words starting with Y
There are 120 4-letter words that start with Y. This is one of the most searched word patterns because it matches both crossword clues and the opening letter of a Wordle guess. Y is the shape-shifter that acts as a consonant at the start of a word and a vowel at the end.
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Every 4-letter word starting with Y is listed below with its Scrabble score. Popular picks include yaar, yaba, yack, yads and yaff. Set the Starts filter on the solver to Y and a length of 4 to match your own tiles.
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4-letter words starting with Y (120)
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words start with Y?
Our list has 120 words that are 4 letters long and begin with Y.
What is a good 4-letter word starting with Y for Wordle?
YAAR is a common 4-letter word starting with Y and a reasonable Wordle guess. Pick one with varied, common letters to test more of the alphabet.