6-letter words with Y as the 1st letter and K as the 3rd letter

This fixed pattern leaves only 15 tournament-dictionary entries, and none falls within the common-word frequency group. The shape is Y-K in the first and third slots, but the words vary sharply in familiarity and game-list coverage. YAKUZA is the standout scorer; endings are spread across five choices, with S occurring most often.

The Y-K pattern at a glance

• Exactly 15 six-letter words begin with Y and place K in the third position.
• YAKUZA scores 22 points, ahead of YAKKED, YUKKED, and YOKKED at 18 each.
• Four entries end in S; D, G, and R each appear as an ending three times.
• Collins includes all 15 entries; NWL2023 includes 8 and ENABLE includes 5.

How many 6-letter words have Y first and K third?

There are 15 tournament-dictionary matches. YAKUZA, YUKATA, YOKELS, and YOKING are recognizable examples, while YAKKED, YAKKER, and YUKKED show how often this pattern uses a repeated K or a changed ending.

The ending counts are unusually even: S leads with four words, while D, G, and R each account for three. Only two end in A. That spread makes the final letter a weak shortcut; use the known third-position K first, then test the remaining slots against your rack or clue.

Where do these six-letter words score best?

YAKUZA tops the Scrabble score list at 22 points. YAKKED, YUKKED, and YOKKED each score 18, while YAKKER, YAKKAS, and YIKKER score 17. The repeated K gives several entries a scoring edge, but it does not make them familiar everyday plays.

For 6-letter words with Y as the 1st letter and K as the 3rd letter, dictionary coverage matters more than memorability: all 15 appear in Collins, but only 8 appear in NWL2023 and 5 in ENABLE. None meets the common-word frequency cutoff, so check your game's word list before committing an obscure form.