Words Starting With YAN

16 words start with YAN. Scores range up to 19 points (YANQUIS), averaging 12.9 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Total Words
8
Unique Endings
12.9
Avg. Points
19
Max Points
4Letters
8Points
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Definition

The bright, active, masculine principle in Chinese philosophy.

5Letters
9Points
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Definition

Plural of YANG.

4Letters
11Points
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Definition

To pull suddenly and vigorously.

6Letters
14Points
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Definition

Past tense of YANK.

6Letters
13Points
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Definition

A person from the United States, especially a Northerner.

7Letters
14Points
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Definition

Plural of YANKEE.

6Letters
13Points
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Definition

Agent noun of YANK.

7Letters
14Points
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Definition

Plural of YANKER.

6Letters
13Points
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Definition

Informal term for an American, often used by foreigners.

7Letters
14Points
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Definition

Plural of YANKIE.

7Letters
15Points
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Definition

Present participle of YANK.

5Letters
12Points
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Definition

Plural of YANK.

6Letters
18Points
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Definition

A US citizen, often used derogatorily in Latin America.

7Letters
19Points
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Definition

Plural of YANQUI.

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Definition

A geometric diagram used in Hindu meditation.

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Definition

Plural of YANTRA.

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How many words starting with yan are there?

There are 16 words starting with yan.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with YAN?

YANQUIS scores 19 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.