Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to YA starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: yacht, yacks, yaffs.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| yacht | 5 | 1 | |
| yacks | 5 | 1 | |
| yaffs | 5 | 1 | |
| yager | 5 | 2 | |
| yagis | 5 | 2 | |
| yahoo | 5 | 2 | |
| yaird | 5 | 1 | |
| yamen | 5 | 2 | |
| yamun | 5 | 2 | |
| yangs | 5 | 1 | |
| yanks | 5 | 1 | |
| yapok | 5 | 2 | |
| yapon | 5 | 2 | |
| yards | 5 | 1 | |
| yarer | 5 | 2 | |
| yarns | 5 | 1 | |
| yauds | 5 | 1 | |
| yauld | 5 | 1 | |
| yaups | 5 | 1 | |
| yawed | 5 | 2 | |
| yawls | 5 | 1 | |
| yawns | 5 | 1 | |
| yawps | 5 | 1 |
Are YA-starting words common?
YA is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after YA quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.