8-letter words containing l, y, e
- writerly — characteristic or typical of an author, especially a professional one.
- wych elm — an elm, Ulmus glabra, of northern and western Europe, having large, coarse leaves.
- wych-elm — an elm, Ulmus glabra, of northern and western Europe, having large, coarse leaves.
- wycliffe — John, c1320–84, English theologian, religious reformer, and Biblical translator.
- xenology — (chiefly in science fiction) the scientific study of alien biology, cultures, etc.
- xylenols — Plural form of xylenol.
- xylidine — Any one of six isomeric compounds that are derived from xylene and used in the manufacture of dyes.
- xylonite — a type of plastic or celluloid that resembles amber, coral, or tortoise shell and is used in jewellery, combs, or other objects
- yarmelke — Alternative spelling of yarmulke.
- yarmulke — a skullcap worn, especially during prayer and religious study, by Jewish males, especially those adhering to Orthodox or Conservative tradition.
- yeanling — the young of a sheep or goat; a lamb or kid.
- yeardley — (Sir) George, 1587?–1627, English colonial governor of Virginia 1619–21, 1626–27.
- yearlies — Plural form of yearly.
- yearling — an animal in its second year.
- yearlong — lasting for a year.
- yearnful — Filled with yearning; desirous; mournful; distressing.
- yell out — cry, shout
- yellowed — Having a yellow color (or discoloration), especially when due to age.
- yellower — a color like that of egg yolk, ripe lemons, etc.; the primary color between green and orange in the visible spectrum, an effect of light with a wavelength between 570 and 590 nm.
- yelpings — Plural form of yelping.
- yeomanly — of the condition or rank of a yeoman.
- yesilkoy — a town in Turkey, near Istanbul.
- yield up — If you yield up a secret, you reveal it.
- yieldeth — Archaic third-person singular form of yield.
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
- yodeling — Present participle of yodel.
- yodelled — (British) Simple past tense and past participle of yodel.
- yokeless — Without a yoke.
- yokelish — Like a rustic or bumpkin; simple and ignorant.
- yonderly — aloof; reserved
- yourself — Used to refer to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause.
- yule log — a large log of wood that traditionally formed the backlog of the fire at Christmas.
- yuletide — the Christmas season.
- yvelines — a department in N France. 877 sq. mi. (2271 sq. km). Capital: Versailles.
- zealotry — undue or excessive zeal; fanaticism.