Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to YE starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: yeans, yearn, years.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| yeans | 5 | 1 | |
| yearn | 5 | 1 | |
| years | 5 | 1 | |
| yeast | 5 | 1 | |
| yecch | 5 | 1 | |
| yechs | 5 | 1 | |
| yechy | 5 | 2 | |
| yeggs | 5 | 1 | |
| yelks | 5 | 1 | |
| yells | 5 | 1 | |
| yelps | 5 | 1 | |
| yenta | 5 | 2 | |
| yente | 5 | 1 | |
| yerba | 5 | 2 | |
| yerks | 5 | 1 | |
| yeses | 5 | 2 | |
| yetis | 5 | 2 | |
| yetts | 5 | 1 | |
| yeuks | 5 | 1 | |
| yeuky | 5 | 2 |
Are YE-starting words common?
YE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after YE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.