Words by starting letters

Words Starting With YI

There are 66 words that start with YI, from 3 letters to 15. The highest scoring is YIELDABLENESSES at 21 points in Scrabble, and the set averages 12.5 points.

Common Words Starting With YI And What They Mean

The most familiar words on this page and what they mean. Tap any word for its full entry, score and anagrams.

  • YIELD verb be the cause or source of
  • YIELDS verb form of YIELD: be the cause or source of
  • YIELDED verb form of YIELD: be the cause or source of
  • YIELDING adjective inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
  • YIN noun the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
  • YIP noun a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
  • YINS noun form of YIN: the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
  • YIPS noun nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts)
  • YIPES noun form of YIP: a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
  • YIPPED noun form of YIP: a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

Definitions from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Nearby Lists

YA · YE · YO · YT · YU

Narrower still, 3 longer openings: YIE · YIP · YIR

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Just the five letter ones: 5 letter words starting with Y.