Words Starting With YANK

10 words start with YANK. Scores range up to 15 points (YANKING), averaging 13.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

10
Total Words
6
Unique Endings
13.3
Avg. Points
15
Max Points
4Letters
11Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

To pull suddenly and vigorously.

6Letters
14Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
E
2
D
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Past tense of YANK.

6Letters
13Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
E
1
E
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

A person from the United States, especially a Northerner.

7Letters
14Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
E
1
E
1
S
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of YANKEE.

6Letters
13Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
E
1
R
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Agent noun of YANK.

7Letters
14Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
E
1
R
1
S
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of YANKER.

6Letters
13Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
I
1
E
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Informal term for an American, often used by foreigners.

7Letters
14Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
I
1
E
1
S
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of YANKIE.

7Letters
15Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
I
1
N
2
G
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of YANK.

5Letters
12Points
4
Y
1
A
1
N
5
K
1
S
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of YANK.

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How many words starting with yank are there?

There are 10 words starting with yank.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with YANK?

YANKING scores 15 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.