3-letter words starting with Y
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter Y. This section showcases how Y at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with Y, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| you | 6 | The pronoun of the second person, in the nominative, dative, and objective case, indicating the person or persons addressed. | - |
| yes | 6 | an affirmative | I was hoping for a yes |
| yet | 6 | used after a superlative | the largest drug bust yet |
| yep | 8 | - | - |
| yen | 6 | have a desire for something or someone who is not present | - |
| yup | 8 | - | - |
| yea | 6 | not only so, but | I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice |
| yay | 9 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| yah | 9 | - | - |
| yin | 6 | the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology | the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe |
| yam | 8 | any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots | - |
| yip | 8 | a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog) | - |
| yod | 7 | - | - |
| yuk | 10 | - | - |
| yon | 6 | distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal) | yonder valley |
| yap | 8 | informal terms for the mouth | - |
| yak | 10 | noisy talk | - |
| yew | 9 | any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves | - |
| yid | 7 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew | - |
| yar | 6 | - | - |
| yaw | 9 | an erratic deflection from an intended course | - |
| yob | 8 | a cruel and brutal fellow | - |
| yad | 7 | - | - |
| yug | 7 | - | - |
| yum | 8 | - | - |
| yow | 9 | - | - |
| yus | 6 | - | - |
| yos | 6 | - | - |
| yex | 13 | - | - |
| yom | 8 | - | - |
| yok | 10 | - | - |
| ygo | 7 | - | - |
| yez | 15 | - | - |
| yer | 6 | - | - |
| yeh | 9 | - | - |
| yas | 6 | - | - |
| yag | 7 | - | - |
| yae | 6 | - | - |
