Yesterday
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The day immediately before today. It can also refer to the recent past in a broader sense.
“Yesterday was unusually warm for this time of year.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈjestədeɪ/
Syllables
yes·ter·day
Related Words
Synonyms
the day beforethe previous day
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains common letters Y, E, S, T, and ends with -DAY pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points; good for using Y on a double/triple letter score
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