7 Words Ending in YN
The ending YN appears in 7 words, from 3-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 3-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 5.0 letters.
N is among the most frequent ending letters. It marks infinitives in many languages and closes countless English nouns (nation, reason, opinion) and adjectives (broken, golden, common).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in YN: DUVETYN (14 pts), WOMYN (13 pts), POLEYN (11 pts), TYIYN (11 pts), SELSYN (9 pts). The shortest is SYN (3 letters) and the longest is DUVETYN (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with GIE.
Notable words: TYIYN — a monetary unit in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan [n].; POLEYN — a piece of armour for the knee [n].; DUVETYN — (tradename) a smooth lustrous velvety fabric [n]. Browse words ending in FE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in YN?
DUVETYN scores 14 points. Runner-up: WOMYN at 13 points. See words starting with KIR for more high-value options.
How many words end in YN?
Our dictionary has 7 words that end in YN. They range from 3 to 7 letters, with 3-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that ends in YN?
SYN at just 3 letters. It means: since [prep].