Yorkshire

9 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A historic county in northern England, now divided into several smaller counties. It is known for its distinctive dialect, countryside, and cultural heritage.

“The Yorkshire Dales attract thousands of visitors each year.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

york·shire

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Synonyms

God's Own County

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Wordle

Uncommon 9-letter word with K and H; unlikely to appear

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Scrabble

Worth 19 points; proper noun so may not be allowed in standard play

Words Related to Yorkshire

Words you can make from Yorkshire

Shorter words formed from the letters in “yorkshire”.

eyrir heirs heros herry hiker hikes hirer hires hirse hoers hoise hoker hokes hokey horry horse horsy hyrse ireos keirs keros kerri kerry kiers

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