Daily word games to challenge your mind
For Scrabble® and word games, this list of 3-letter words with Y in position 1 can help. Popular examples include YAG, YAH, YAK, plus YAM, YAP, YAR and many more. Sort by length or alphabetically to narrow your search.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| yag | 3 | 1 | |
| yah | 3 | 1 | |
| yak | 3 | 1 | |
| yam | 3 | 1 | |
| yap | 3 | 1 | |
| yar | 3 | 1 | |
| yaw | 3 | 1 | |
| yay | 3 | 1 | |
| yea | 3 | 1 | |
| yeh | 3 | 1 | |
| yen | 3 | 1 | |
| yep | 3 | 1 | |
| yes | 3 | 1 | |
| yet | 3 | 1 | |
| yew | 3 | 1 | |
| yid | 3 | 1 | |
| yin | 3 | 1 | |
| yip | 3 | 1 | |
| yob | 3 | 1 | |
| yod | 3 | 1 | |
| yok | 3 | 1 | |
| yom | 3 | 1 | |
| yon | 3 | 1 | |
| you | 3 | 1 | |
| yow | 3 | 1 | |
| yuk | 3 | 1 | |
| yum | 3 | 1 | |
| yup | 3 | 1 |
How do I play around a fixed Y in the 1st slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping Y locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.