Three Letter Words Starting with 'Y'
High-scoring words: YAK (10 pts), YOK (10 pts), YUK (10 pts), YAH (9 pts), YAW (9 pts)
This page lists all 28 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with Y (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. Use this list to boost your Scrabble, Words with Friends, or Wordle strategy. High-value letters like Q (10 pts), Z (10 pts), and J (8 pts) can turn a simple play into a game-winning move. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list. Browse other starting letters using the navigation below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many three-letter words start with Y?
There are 28 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with Y in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word (three-letter) matching 'Starting with 'Y''?
The highest-scoring word is YAK with 10 Scrabble points. Out of 28 words, 3 score 10 or more points.
What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?
The average Scrabble score is 7.8 points per word. 0 words score 5 points or less, 25 score between 6 and 9 points, and 3 score 10 or more points.
Are all three-letter words on this list valid in Words with Friends?
Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.