Words Containing Y
Welcome to the world of words where Y isn't just a letter, it's a superstar! From mysterious myths to zesty zany tales, words with Y add a twist of intrigue and flavor. Dive in, explore, and let your vocabulary sparkle with the vibrant charm of Y-filled expressions!
2 letter words
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my | 7 | - | - |
by | 7 | in reserve; not for immediate use | put something by for her old age |
ya | 5 | - | - |
ye | 5 | The plural of the pronoun of the second person in the nominative case. | - |
ay | 5 | - | - |
oy | 5 | - | - |
ny | 5 | a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies | - |
ky | 9 | a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses | - |
fy | 8 | - | - |
yu | 5 | - | - |
yo | 5 | - | - |
3 letter words
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you | 6 | The pronoun of the second person, in the nominative, dative, and objective case, indicating the person or persons addressed. | - |
why | 12 | the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | - |
yes | 6 | an affirmative | I was hoping for a yes |
say | 6 | have or contain a certain wording or form | What does the law say? |
hey | 9 | - | - |
way | 9 | space for movement | make way for |
any | 6 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me any peaches you don't want |
day | 7 | the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside | the dawn turned night into day |
guy | 7 | subject to laughter or ridicule | - |
try | 6 | melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities | try the yak butter |
may | 8 | thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America | - |
boy | 8 | a male human offspring | his boy is taller than he is |
bye | 8 | an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent | he had a bye in the first round |
yet | 6 | used after a superlative | the largest drug bust yet |
pay | 8 | cancel or discharge a debt | pay up, please! |
buy | 8 | make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence | - |
eye | 6 | the organ of sight | - |
fly | 9 | pass away rapidly | - |
cry | 8 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
key | 10 | a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida | - |
gay | 7 | homosexual or arousing homosexual desires | - |
sky | 10 | throw or toss with a light motion | - |
ray | 6 | a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation | - |
lay | 6 | a narrative poem of popular origin | - |
yep | 8 | - | - |
dry | 7 | become dry or drier | The laundry dries in the sun |
joy | 13 | feel happiness or joy | - |
shy | 9 | lacking self-confidence | - |
aye | 6 | - | - |
thy | 9 | - | - |
jay | 13 | United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829) | - |
gym | 9 | athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training | - |
spy | 8 | (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors | - |
toy | 6 | manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | - |
yen | 6 | have a desire for something or someone who is not present | - |
bay | 8 | a small recess opening off a larger room | - |
yup | 8 | - | - |
fry | 9 | a young person of either sex | - |
yea | 6 | not only so, but | I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice |
yay | 9 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
kay | 10 | - | - |
hay | 9 | convert (plant material) into hay | - |
yah | 9 | - | - |
soy | 6 | thin sauce made of fermented soy beans | - |
ivy | 9 | Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits | - |
yin | 6 | the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology | the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe |
dye | 7 | a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair | - |
sly | 6 | marked by skill in deception | sly as a fox |
icy | 8 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | icy stare |
pry | 8 | to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open | Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail |
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4 letter words
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your | 7 | - | - |
they | 10 | The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. | - |
yeah | 10 | not only so, but | - |
okay | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | she'll do okay on her own |
very | 10 | being the exact same one; not any other: | on this very spot |
only | 7 | without any others being included or involved | a privilege granted only to him |
away | 10 | out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) | pushed all doubts away |
stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
many | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number | many temptations |
baby | 11 | a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk | the baby began to cry again |
play | 9 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | Princeton plays Yale this weekend |
days | 8 | the time during which someone's life continues | the monarch's last days |
year | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | she was in my year at Hoehandle High |
says | 7 | - | - |
eyes | 7 | opinion or judgment | in the eyes of the law |
easy | 7 | not hurried or forced | an easy walk around the block |
body | 10 | the property of holding together and retaining its shape | wool has more body than rayon |
city | 9 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | the city voted for Republicans in 1994 |
lady | 8 | a woman of refinement | a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady |
busy | 9 | (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) | her line is busy |
army | 9 | the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare | - |
york | 11 | the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose | - |
holy | 10 | a sacred place of pilgrimage | - |
type | 9 | a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | the capable type |
mary | 9 | the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics | - |
ways | 10 | structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired | - |
ugly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | an ugly frame of mind |
duty | 8 | the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force | we must instill a sense of duty in our children |
pray | 9 | call upon in supplication; entreat | - |
copy | 11 | a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | - |
tony | 7 | - | - |
tiny | 7 | very small | tiny feet |
sexy | 14 | stimulating sexual desire | - |
pity | 9 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | the blind are too often objects of pity |
kyle | 11 | - | - |
bury | 9 | place in a grave or tomb | - |
yard | 8 | a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel) | - |
jury | 14 | a committee appointed to judge a competition | - |
maya | 9 | a family of American Indian languages spoken by Mayas | - |
deny | 8 | deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | - |
lily | 7 | any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers | - |
joey | 14 | - | - |
lazy | 16 | disinclined to work or exertion | too lazy to wash the dishes |
obey | 9 | be obedient to | - |
yell | 7 | utter a sudden loud cry | I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me |
gray | 8 | make grey | - |
troy | 7 | an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War | - |
navy | 10 | a dark shade of blue | - |
grey | 8 | make grey | The painter decided to grey the sky |
envy | 10 | spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
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5 letter words
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sorry | 8 | bad; unfortunate | a sorry state of affairs |
money | 10 | the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | we tried to collect the money he owed us |
maybe | 12 | by chance | - |
years | 8 | a prolonged period of time | I haven't been there for years and years |
today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
every | 11 | each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified | every third seat |
happy | 15 | marked by good fortune | a happy outcome |
ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
worry | 11 | be on the mind of | I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift |
crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
young | 9 | (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | young corn |
story | 8 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
hurry | 11 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | - |
party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
yours | 8 | - | - |
honey | 11 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
early | 8 | in good time | - |
marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
enjoy | 15 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
angry | 9 | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | angry clouds on the horizon |
carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
dying | 10 | eagerly desirous | dying to hear who won |
dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
mommy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
jimmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
silly | 8 | inspiring scornful pity | how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years |
empty | 12 | leave behind empty; move out of | - |
heavy | 14 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | time hung heavy on their hands |
harry | 11 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
enemy | 10 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
style | 8 | designate by an identifying term | They styled their nation `The Confederate States' |
danny | 9 | - | - |
henry | 11 | English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) | - |
truly | 8 | with sincerity; without pretense | we are truly sorry for the inconvenience |
bobby | 14 | an informal term for a British policeman | - |
billy | 10 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
tommy | 12 | - | - |
jerry | 15 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
pussy | 10 | containing pus | - |
badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
scary | 10 | provoking fear terror | a scary movie |
mayor | 10 | the head of a city government | - |
candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
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6 letter words
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really | 9 | used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | a really enjoyable evening |
always | 12 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | I will always be there to help you |
family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
trying | 10 | extremely irritating to the nerves | a trying day at the office |
pretty | 11 | to certain extent or degree | pretty big |
myself | 14 | I or me in person; used for emphasis. Used also instead of me, as the object of the first person of a reflexive verb, without emphasis. | I will defend myself |
saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
anyone | 9 | One taken at random rather than by selection; anybody. | - |
anyway | 15 | in any way whatsoever | get it done anyway you can |
nobody | 12 | a person of no influence | - |
hungry | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | hungry for recognition |
system | 11 | an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized | we can't do it unless we establish some system around here |
lovely | 12 | lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | - |
crying | 12 | demanding attention | a crying need |
bloody | 12 | informal intensifiers | a bloody fool |
played | 12 | (of games) engaged in | the loosely played game |
lawyer | 12 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
beauty | 11 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
simply | 13 | in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | they lived very simply |
memory | 13 | the power of retaining and recalling past experience | he had a good memory when he was younger |
energy | 10 | (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs | energy can take a wide variety of forms |
flying | 13 | moving swiftly | fast-flying planes |
twenty | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units | - |
slowly | 12 | in music | - |
guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
hardly | 13 | almost not | he hardly ever goes fishing |
beyond | 12 | - | - |
paying | 12 | yielding a fair profit | - |
johnny | 19 | `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms | - |
plenty | 11 | as much as necessary | I've had plenty, thanks |
lonely | 9 | lacking companions or companionship | a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel |
nearly | 9 | in a close manner | the person most nearly concerned |
lately | 9 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
surely | 9 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | the results are surely encouraging |
player | 11 | someone who takes part in an activity | he was a major player in setting up the corporation |
easily | 9 | with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') | she was easily excited |
theory | 12 | a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena | a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory |
monkey | 15 | one who is playfully mischievous | - |
yellow | 12 | of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk | - |
safety | 12 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
buying | 12 | the act of buying | buying and selling fill their days |
thirty | 12 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three | - |
barely | 11 | almost not | she barely seemed to notice him |
agency | 12 | the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent | - |
mostly | 11 | in large part; mainly or chiefly | - |
likely | 13 | likely but not certain to be or become true or real | a likely result |
policy | 13 | written contract or certificate of insurance | you should have read the small print on your policy |
deeply | 12 | to a great depth psychologically or emotionally | They felt the loss deeply |
granny | 10 | a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure | - |
valley | 12 | a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river | - |
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7 letter words
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already | 11 | - | - |
exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
anymore | 12 | at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative | Alice doesn't live here anymore |
country | 12 | the territory occupied by a nation | - |
playing | 13 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
company | 16 | a social or business visitor | the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company |
anybody | 16 | Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person. | - |
finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
goodbye | 14 | a farewell remark | - |
totally | 10 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | a totally new situation |
history | 13 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
quickly | 25 | without taking pains | - |
staying | 11 | - | - |
usually | 10 | under normal conditions | usually she was late |
destroy | 11 | put (an animal) to death | The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid |
society | 12 | the state of being with someone | he enjoyed the society of his friends |
reality | 10 | all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you | for them demons were as much a part of reality as trees were |
clearly | 12 | clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment | I could clearly see myself in his situation |
majesty | 19 | impressiveness in scale or proportion | - |
century | 12 | ten 10s | - |
younger | 11 | used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father | - |
journey | 17 | the act of traveling from one place to another | - |
destiny | 11 | the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman) | we are helpless in the face of destiny |
factory | 15 | a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing | - |
healthy | 16 | promoting health; healthful | a healthy diet |
holiday | 14 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico |
victory | 15 | a successful ending of a struggle or contest | a narrow victory |
mystery | 15 | something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained | how it got out is a mystery |
yelling | 11 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
surgery | 11 | a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations | - |
someday | 13 | - | - |
quality | 19 | (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) | - |
ability | 12 | possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done | - |
robbery | 14 | plundering during riots or in wartime | - |
therapy | 15 | (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) | heat therapy gave the best relief |
anytime | 12 | - | - |
library | 12 | a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study | - |
quietly | 19 | with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') | her hands rested quietly in her lap |
unhappy | 17 | generalized feeling of distress | - |
fantasy | 13 | imagination unrestricted by reality | a schoolgirl fantasy |
frankly | 17 | (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that | frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn |
highway | 20 | a major road for any form of motor transport | - |
battery | 12 | an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact | - |
thirsty | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | thirsty for information |
custody | 13 | a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | he is in the custody of police |
naughty | 14 | suggestive of sexual impropriety | a naughty wink |
laundry | 11 | garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering | - |
typical | 14 | of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing | that is typical of you! |
tragedy | 12 | an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | - |
economy | 14 | an act of economizing; reduction in cost | it was a small economy to walk to work every day |
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8 letter words
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anything | 15 | - | - |
yourself | 14 | An emphasized or reflexive form of the pronoun of the second person; -- used as a subject commonly with you; also, alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | you yourself shall see it |
everyone | 14 | Everybody; commonly separated, every one. | - |
actually | 13 | in actual fact | to be nominally but not actually independent |
probably | 17 | easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | he will probably win the election |
somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
birthday | 17 | the date on which a person was born | - |
anywhere | 17 | at or in or to any place | you can find this food anywhere |
security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
possibly | 15 | by chance | we may possibly run into them at the concert |
honestly | 14 | in an honest manner | in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it |
recently | 13 | in the recent past | he was in Paris recently |
property | 15 | a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | self-confidence is not an endearing property |
everyday | 18 | appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions | everyday clothes |
studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
properly | 15 | in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances | If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave! |
physical | 18 | impelled by physical force especially against resistance | a real cop would get physical |
carrying | 14 | - | - |
ordinary | 12 | lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered | the ordinary (or common) man in the street |
directly | 14 | in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | he didn't answer directly |
normally | 13 | under normal conditions | - |
friendly | 15 | inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | a government friendly to our interests |
delivery | 15 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
attorney | 11 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
ceremony | 15 | a formal event performed on a special occasion | a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor |
industry | 12 | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale | American industry is making increased use of computers to control production |
identity | 12 | an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates | the identity under numerical multiplication is 1 |
entirely | 11 | without any others being included or involved | was entirely to blame |
nowadays | 15 | the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech | - |
marrying | 14 | - | - |
humanity | 16 | the quality of being human | - |
activity | 16 | an organic process that takes place in the body | respiratory activity |
terribly | 13 | used as intensifiers | terribly interesting |
slightly | 15 | in a slim or slender manner | slightly built |
annoying | 12 | causing irritation or annoyance | tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork |
identify | 15 | give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property | - |
worrying | 15 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | a worrying situation |
cemetery | 15 | a tract of land used for burials | - |
employee | 15 | a worker who is hired to perform a job | - |
strategy | 12 | an elaborate and systematic plan of action | - |
contrary | 13 | in an opposing direction | a contrary wind |
ministry | 13 | a government department under the direction of a minister of state | - |
facility | 16 | a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | the assembly plant is an enormous facility |
eternity | 11 | a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife | - |
almighty | 17 | having unlimited power | - |
analysis | 11 | a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | his physician recommended psychoanalysis |
priority | 13 | status established in order of importance or urgency | national independence takes priority over class struggle |
secretly | 13 | in secrecy; not openly | met secretly to discuss the invasion plans |
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9 letter words
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everybody | 21 | Every person. | - |
yesterday | 16 | the day immediately before today | it was in yesterday's newspapers |
boyfriend | 18 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked |
seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
necessary | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
emergency | 17 | a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | - |
destroyed | 14 | destroyed physically or morally | - |
perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
secretary | 14 | a person to whom a secret is entrusted | - |
extremely | 21 | to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | extremely interesting |
authority | 15 | official permission or approval | authority for the program was renewed several times |
literally | 12 | (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration | our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War |
naturally | 12 | as might be expected | naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill |
hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
territory | 12 | a region marked off for administrative or other purposes | - |
honeymoon | 17 | a holiday taken by a newly married couple | - |
precisely | 16 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
temporary | 16 | a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis | - |
democracy | 19 | a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them | - |
butterfly | 17 | a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down | - |
discovery | 18 | the act of discovering something | - |
accompany | 20 | be present or associated with an event or entity | - |
currently | 14 | at this time or period; now | currently they live in Connecticut |
testimony | 14 | something that serves as evidence | his effort was testimony to his devotion |
generally | 13 | usually; as a rule | - |
bodyguard | 17 | someone who escorts and protects a prominent person | - |
anonymous | 14 | having no known name or identity or known source | anonymous authors |
celebrity | 16 | the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed | - |
publicity | 18 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
pregnancy | 17 | the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus | - |
chemistry | 19 | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | - |
curiosity | 14 | something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | - |
correctly | 16 | in an accurate manner | the flower had been correctly depicted by his son |
specially | 16 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
gradually | 14 | in a gradual manner | the snake moved gradually toward its victim |
lifestyle | 15 | a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes | - |
legendary | 14 | celebrated in fable or legend | legendary exploits of Jesse James |
instantly | 12 | without any delay | - |
frequency | 26 | the number of occurrences within a given time period | the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second |
specialty | 16 | an asset of special worth or utility | - |
imaginary | 15 | not based on fact; existing only in the imagination | a small child's imaginary friends |
sincerely | 14 | written formula for ending a letter | - |
virginity | 16 | the condition or quality of being a virgin | - |
integrity | 13 | an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting | the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development |
regularly | 13 | in a regular manner | letters arrived regularly from his children |
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10 letter words
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everything | 20 | - | - |
absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
completely | 19 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | it was completely different from what we expected |
definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
everywhere | 22 | to or in any or all places | You find fast food stores everywhere |
university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
apparently | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | she has apparently been living here for some time |
personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
philosophy | 23 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
physically | 23 | in accord with physical laws | it is physically impossible |
originally | 14 | before now | - |
conspiracy | 19 | a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act | - |
motorcycle | 19 | ride a motorcycle | - |
previously | 18 | at an earlier time or formerly | she had previously lived in Chicago |
ultimately | 15 | as the end result of a succession or process | ultimately he had to give in |
laboratory | 15 | a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation | Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism |
psychology | 24 | the science of mental life | - |
strawberry | 18 | a soft red birthmark | - |
unemployed | 18 | people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group) | the long-term unemployed need assistance |
terrifying | 17 | causing extreme terror | a terrifying wail |
supposedly | 18 | believed or reputed to be the case | - |
difficulty | 22 | the quality of being difficult | they agreed about the difficulty of the climb |
employment | 19 | the occupation for which you are paid | he is looking for employment |
thoroughly | 20 | completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') | - |
elementary | 15 | of or being the essential or basic part | an elementary need for love and nurturing |
screenplay | 17 | a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets | - |
hysterical | 18 | characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria | during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered |
playground | 17 | an area where many people go for recreation | - |
peacefully | 20 | in a peaceful manner | the hen settled herself on the nest most peacefully |
excellency | 24 | an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels | - |
babysitter | 17 | a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home | - |
dictionary | 16 | a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them | - |
relatively | 16 | in a relative manner; by comparison to something else | the situation is relatively calm now |
frequently | 25 | many times at short intervals | - |
psychopath | 25 | someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') | - |
prosperity | 17 | the condition of prospering; having good fortune | - |
repeatedly | 16 | several time | it must be washed repeatedly |
separately | 15 | apart from others | - |
generosity | 14 | acting generously | - |
bankruptcy | 23 | inability to discharge all your debts as they come due | the company had to declare bankruptcy |
creativity | 18 | the ability to create | - |
fraternity | 16 | a social club for male undergraduates | - |
solidarity | 14 | a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group | - |
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Prepare to immerse yourself in the quirky and captivating world of words containing Y, where this often-overlooked letter holds a special charm. Whether it’s adding a dash of mystery to pronunciation or bringing a playful twist to word formation, Y is a letter that can’t help but stand out. Consider how the simple sound of "mystery" rolls off the tongue, or how the whimsical "yippee" brightens a day. In the following sections, we’ll unravel some fascinating examples and delve into how these words bring unique flavors to our language.
About words containing Y
The letter Y, while not as frequently used as vowels like A or E, holds a crucial spot in the English alphabet. Often seen as a consonant, Y can also take on the role of a vowel, adding versatility to its repertoire. This dual personality allows Y to shape words in interesting ways. For instance, when Y appears at the end of a word like "happy," it takes on a vowel sound, but in the middle of words like "yellow," it behaves more like a consonant. These shifts in function make Y a fascinating study in linguistic adaptability.
Y's position in a word can significantly influence pronunciation and meaning. Take the word "cynical," where Y gives the word a sharp, almost biting sound, aligning perfectly with its definition. Or consider "beyond," where Y provides a smooth transition between syllables, guiding the tongue effortlessly from one sound to the next. This chameleon-like quality ensures that Y can add depth and nuance to any word it graces, making it an invaluable asset to the English language.
Popular word examples
Words containing Y have a way of making themselves known, whether through their distinctive sounds or their rich meanings. Here are some popular examples:
Mystery
- Definition: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
- Example in a Sentence: The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains a mystery.
- Fun Fact: The word "mystery" comes from the Greek word "mysterion," which means "secret rite or doctrine."
Yoga
- Definition: A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline involving breath control, meditation, and bodily postures.
- Example in a Sentence: She practices yoga every morning to enhance her flexibility and peace of mind.
- Fun Fact: The term "yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit root "yuj," meaning "to join" or "to unite."
Cycle
- Definition: A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- Example in a Sentence: The water cycle is a natural phenomenon essential to life on Earth.
- Fun Fact: The concept of cycles is fundamental to many scientific disciplines, including biology and astronomy.
Beyond
- Definition: At or to the further side of; happening or continuing after.
- Example in a Sentence: Beyond the horizon, new adventures await.
- Fun Fact: "Beyond" was first recorded in Old English as "begeondan."
Loyalty
- Definition: A strong feeling of support or allegiance.
- Example in a Sentence: His loyalty to his friends was unwavering, even in tough times.
- Fun Fact: Loyalty is often a central theme in literature and films, symbolizing trust and faithfulness.
Yellow
- Definition: A color like that of egg yolk or gold.
- Example in a Sentence: The sunflower's yellow petals glistened in the sunlight.
- Fun Fact: Yellow is often associated with happiness and optimism, but in some cultures, it also represents jealousy.
Yummy
- Definition: Delicious; highly attractive or appealing.
- Example in a Sentence: The chocolate cake was so yummy that everyone asked for seconds.
- Fun Fact: "Yummy" was first used in the 1890s and is thought to be an alteration of "yum."
System
- Definition: A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
- Example in a Sentence: The solar system consists of the sun and the celestial bodies orbiting it.
- Fun Fact: The word "system" stems from the Greek "sustema," which means "organized whole."
Rhythmic
- Definition: Having or relating to a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements.
- Example in a Sentence: The rhythmic beat of the drums echoed through the night.
- Fun Fact: "Rhythmic" is one of the longest English words without a traditional vowel.
Jolly
- Definition: Happy and cheerful.
- Example in a Sentence: The jolly old man waved to the children as he passed by.
- Fun Fact: "Jolly" has been used in English since the 14th century and is derived from the Old French "joli."
High-scoring Scrabble examples
Scrabble enthusiasts know that words containing Y can score big thanks to its value of 4 points. Here are some high-scoring examples:
Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
---|---|---|
Quixotry | 27 | A visionary or impractical idea or thought. |
Zymurgy | 23 | The study or practice of fermentation. |
Byzants | 21 | An obsolete form of Byzantine coins. |
Phylogeny | 21 | The evolutionary history of an organism. |
Oxytocic | 20 | A drug that stimulates contractions of the uterus. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle fans, words containing Y can be both a blessing and a challenge. Check out these five-letter gems:
Word | Definition |
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Crypt | A subterranean chamber or vault. |
Gypsy | A member of a traveling group with origins in India. |
Yield | To produce or provide (a natural product). |
Wryly | In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor. |
Nymph | A mythological spirit of nature envisioned as a beautiful maiden. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Venturing into the realm of the unusual, words containing Y take on intriguing forms. Here are some rare finds:
Syzygy
- Definition: An alignment of celestial bodies.
- Interesting Fact: "Syzygy" is often used in astronomy to describe configurations involving the Earth, moon, and sun.
- Example in a Sentence: During the syzygy, the gravitational forces caused unusually high tides.
Gryphon
- Definition: A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
- Interesting Fact: The gryphon is a symbol of divine power and a guardian of treasures.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient tapestry depicted a fierce gryphon guarding a chest of gold.
Xylyl
- Definition: Any of several isomeric univalent radicals derived from xylenes.
- Interesting Fact: Xylyl compounds are used in the production of dyes and resins.
- Example in a Sentence: The chemist carefully measured the xylyl compound for her experiment.
Flysch
- Definition: A sequence of sedimentary rock layers that form under deep-sea conditions.
- Interesting Fact: Flysch deposits are indicative of mountain-forming processes.
- Example in a Sentence: Geologists studied the flysch to understand the region's tectonic history.
Tyrotoxism
- Definition: Poisoning by cheese or other dairy products.
- Interesting Fact: Although rare, tyrotoxism can occur due to bacterial contamination in dairy.
- Example in a Sentence: The outbreak of tyrotoxism was traced back to a batch of contaminated cheese.
Final words
The journey through words containing Y reveals a treasure trove of linguistic wonders. Whether they’re adding zest to everyday language or providing a strategic advantage in word games, these words showcase the delightful quirks and intricacies of English. Keep exploring, keep playing, and let the letter Y lead you to new discoveries in the vast landscape of vocabulary.