4 Letter Words That Start With Y
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About 4-Letter Words Starting With Y
There are 70 valid 4-letter words that start with Y in our dictionary. Y tiles score above the average Scrabble letter value. This list covers plays that give a better-than-average return on a tile common enough to appear regularly in your rack. Four-letter words are the workhorses of competitive word play, versatile enough to hook onto almost any board position.
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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter Words Starting With Y
Ranked by Scrabble tile value, before premium-square multipliers or bonuses.
| Word | Scrabble Points |
|---|---|
| yack | 13 |
| yaff | 13 |
| yock | 13 |
| yuck | 13 |
| yawp | 12 |
70 total 4-letter words starting with Y in our dictionary.
Parallel play opportunities
Using Y at 4 letters in parallel plays can score the tile value twice across two simultaneous words. Check the highest-scoring words in this list against parallel board rows for maximum yield.
See also: 4 Letter Words That End With Y.