This list includes 14 Anagrams that start with Y, ranging from “yam” to “yuan”. These entries are short, standard words usable in word games, puzzles, and creative writing.
Anagrams that start with Y are words whose letters rearrange into another valid word beginning with Y. Notable examples include “yam” and “yuan”, showing culinary and currency terms cross languages.
Below you’ll find the table with Word, Anagram(s), Definition, Part of speech, Frequency, and Notes.
Word: The target word starting with Y; you use it to scan for playable anagrams and quick lookup in puzzles.
Anagram(s): Valid rearrangements of the word’s letters; you can spot alternative plays and substitution options for games.
Definition: A concise one-line meaning plus part of speech and frequency, helping you judge usefulness and context at a glance.
Part of speech: Shows grammatical class so you can fit the word correctly into sentences and puzzle clues.
Frequency: A simple common/rare/archaic tag that helps you choose words suited to casual play or formal puzzles.
Notes: Extra context such as regional usage, alternate spellings, or cross-language origins useful for advanced play.
Anagrams that start with Y
| Word | Anagrams | Part of speech | Length | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yard | dray | noun | 4 | noun: an enclosed area or unit of measurement (also a backyard); common. |
| yarn | nary | noun | 4 | noun: spun thread for knitting or a tall tale; common. |
| yea | aye | other | 3 | other (interjection/noun): a vote in favor or “yes”; common. |
| yaw | way | verb | 3 | verb: to turn or swerve off course, especially of a ship or aircraft; common. |
| yen | ney | noun | 3 | noun: a strong desire or (historically) Japanese currency unit; common. |
| yuan | ruan | noun | 4 | noun: the primary unit of Chinese currency; common. |
| yore | oyer | noun | 4 | noun: time long past, as in “days of yore”; archaic. |
| yare | year | adjective | 4 | adjective: ready, nimble, or quick (nautical/literary); rare. |
| year | yare | noun | 4 | noun: a 12‑month period; common. |
| yar | ray | adjective | 3 | adjective: (nautical) agile or easily handled; rare. |
| yob | boy | noun | 3 | noun: (UK) a loutish youth or hooligan; common (UK). |
| yam | may | noun | 3 | noun: an edible tuber used in many cuisines; common. |
| yap | pay | verb | 3 | verb: to bark sharply or chatter; common. |
| yaws | sway | noun | 4 | noun: a tropical infectious disease of the skin and bones; rare. |