7 Words Starting With YAH
The prefix YAH appears in 7 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 6.9 letters.
Y at the start functions as a consonant (yes, year, young). The letter pulls double duty elsewhere as a vowel. Starter Y-words tend to be short and high-frequency.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with YAH: YAHRZEITS (24 pts), YAHRZEIT (23 pts), YAHOOISMS (17 pts), YAHOOISM (16 pts), YAHOOS (12 pts). The shortest is YAH (3 letters) and the longest is YAHOOISMS (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in KIP.
Notable words: YAHOO — in cricket, an exuberant attempt to hit the ball hard, often with disappointing results [n].; YAHOOS — in cricket, an exuberant attempt to hit the ball hard, often with disappointing results [n].; YAHOOISM — uncouth behaviour [n].; YAHOOISMS — uncouth behaviour [n]. Browse words starting with ZA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with YAH?
YAHRZEITS scores 24 points. Runner-up: YAHRZEIT at 23 points. See words ending in VIEW for more high-value options.
How many words start with YAH?
Our dictionary has 7 words that start with YAH. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with YAH?
YAH at just 3 letters. It means: an affected upper-class person [n].