Words Ending in YL
There are 136 words ending in YL on Word.ws, from 3 to 15 letters. The most common length is 8 letters (31 words). The words used most often are vinyl, methyl, ethyl, beryl and fentanyl.
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3-letter words ending in YL
- hyl9n. A unit of mass that is accelerated at a rate of 1 meter per second...
4-letter words ending in YL
5-letter words ending in YL
- acryl10n. The univalent radical derived from acrylic acid :- CH₂=CH-CO-.
- alkyl12n. Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁...
- allyl8n. The univalent radical, CH₂=CH-CH₂-, existing especially in oils of...
- beryl10n. A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular...
- butyl10n. Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉, formally...
- cetyl10n. The univalent hexadecyl radical C₁₆H₃₃- present in many waxes.
- ethyl11n. The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₂H₅, formally derived from ethane...
- hexyl18n. Any of many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₆H₁₃, formally...
- lysyl11adj. Of or pertaining to lysine.
- octyl10n. Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₈H₁₇...
- sibyl10n. A pagan female oracle or prophetess, especially the Cumaean sibyl.
- silyl8n. The radical SiH₃ derived from silane.
- tosyl8n. Toluenesulfonyl, phenylmethylsulfonyl.
- vinyl11n. The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
6-letter words ending in YL
- acetyl11n. The univalent radical CH₃CO- derived from acetic acid.
- alanyl9n. The univalent acyl radical, CH₃CH(NH₂)CO-, derived from the amino acid...
- benzyl20n. The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH₂- related to toluene and benzoic acid.
- dactyl12n. A metrical foot of three syllables of the shape | – ⏖ |.
- dansyl10n. The sulfonyl radical 5-(dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonyl.
- formyl14n. The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is...
- lauryl9adj. Dodecyl.
- leucyl11n. The univalent radical derived from leucine.
- methyl14n. The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃-, formally derived from methane...
- pentyl11n. Any of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₅H₁₁, formally...
- phenyl14n. A univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₆H₅ (benzene minus one hydrogen...
- prolyl11n. The univalent radical derived from proline.
- propyl13n. Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₃H₇, formally...
- uranyl9n. The divalent radical UO₂²⁺, conveniently regarded as a residue of many...
7-letter words ending in YL
- alkenyl14adj. Of, pertaining to, or derived from an alkene.
- alkynyl17adj. Of, pertaining to, or derived from an alkyne.
- benzoyl21n. A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C₆H₅CO-, by...
- dialkyl15n. Two alkyl groups in a compound.
- dibutyl13n. Two butyl groups in a molecule.
- diethyl14n. Two ethyl groups attached to the same molecule.
- dioctyl13n. Two octyl groups in a molecule.
- dodecyl14n. The aliphatic univalent radical C₁₂H₂₅-; lauryl.
- ethynyl16n. The univalent radical HC≡C- derived from acetylene.
- geranyl11n. A univalent radical derived from geraniol.
- isoamyl12n. The organic radical derived from isoamyl alcohol; 3-methyl butyl.
- malonyl12n. The divalent radical CH₂(COO-)₂ derived from malonic acid.
- pyridyl16n. Any of three isomeric univalent radicals, C₅H₄N-, derived from...
- retinyl10n. The univalent radical derived from retinol.
- stearyl10n. The univalent radical CH₃(CH₂)₁₇- derived from stearyl alcohol.
- thionyl13n. The divalent radical O=S<.
- tyrosyl13n. The univalent radical derived from tyrosine.
- vanadyl14n. The divalent radical VO, or the cation VO²⁺.
8-letter words ending in YL
- adenosyl12n. The univalent radical derived from adenosine.
- adenylyl15n. A functional group derived from adenosine monophosphate, also known as...
- ascorbyl15n. A univalent radical derived from ascorbic acid.
- aspartyl13n. The univalent radical obtained by removal of a hydrogen atom from the...
- biphenyl18n. A colourless solid hydrocarbon, C₁₂H₁₀, consisting of two benzene rings...
- carbaryl15n. A white crystalline solid of the carbamate family, a cholinesterase...
- carbonyl15n. A divalent functional group, (-CO-), characteristic of aldehydes...
- carboxyl22n. A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl...
- cinnamyl15n. The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH=CH-CH₂- characteristic of cinnamic...
- diacetyl14n. Two acetyl groups in a compound.
- dimethyl17n. Two methyl groups in a molecule.
- diphenyl17n. Synonym of biphenyl.
- farnesyl14n. The univalent radical derived from farnesol.
- fentanyl14n. A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic, C₂₂H₂₈N₂O, with pharmacological...
- glucosyl14n. The univalent radical derived from the hemiacetal form of glucose.
- glutamyl14n. The univalent radical derived from glutamic acid.
- glyceryl17n. Either of the univalent, divalent or trivalent radicals derived from...
- glycidyl18n. The univalent radical derived from glycidol.
- glycosyl17n. Any functional group derived from a sugar (especially from a...
- guanylyl15n. A functional group derived from guanosine monophosphate, also known as...
- hydroxyl25n. A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry...
- isobutyl13n. The univalent hydrocarbon radical derived from isobutanol.
- methoxyl23n. A univalent radical, CH₃O-, derived from methanol.
- naphthyl19n. Either of two isomeric univalent radicals formally derived from...
- nitrosyl11n. The univalent radical -NO (one nitrogen and one oxygen atom).
- peptidyl16adj. Of or pertaining to peptides.
- stearoyl11n. The univalent radical derived from stearic acid by loss of the hydroxy...
- succinyl15n. A radical derived from succinic acid.
- sulfonyl14n. The bivalent radical or functional group -SO₂-.
- sulfuryl14n. The divalent radical and functional group SO₂=.
- triethyl14n. Three ethyl groups in a compound.
9-letter words ending in YL
- aminoacyl16n. Any of class of organic radicals, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl...
- bisacodyl17n. A stimulant laxative typically prescribed for relief of constipation...
- carbamoyl18n. The univalent radical organic group NH₂CO- derived from urea by loss of...
- cysteinyl17adj. Of, pertaining to, or derived from the amino acid cysteine.
- hypocotyl22n. In plants with seeds, that portion of the embryo or seedling between...
- isopropyl16n. The univalent organic radical (CH₃)₂CH-.
- methionyl17n. A univalent radical derived from methionine.
- palmitoyl16n. The univalent radical derived from palmitic acid by loss of the hydroxy...
- piperonyl16n. A univalent radical derived from 1,3-benzodioxole.
- polyvinyl20adj. Composed of, or derived from, many vinyl groups.
- propargyl17n. The univalent radical HC≡C-CH₂- derived from propyne.
- propionyl16n. The univalent radical derived from propionic acid by loss of the...
- terphenyl17n. A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, C₆H₅-C₆H₄-C₆H₅, composed of three...
- trimethyl17n. Three methyl groups in a molecule.
10-letter words ending in YL
- aminoethyl18n. The univalent radical NH₂CH₂CH₂- derived from ethylamine.
- cyclohexyl30n. The univalent radical derived from cyclohexane by the formal removal of...
- dicarbonyl18n. Any metal carbonyl containing two carbonyl groups per molecule.
- dipeptidyl19adj. Of or pertaining to dipeptides.
- ethylhexyl29n. Any ethyl derivative of a hexyl radical, but especially 2-ethylhexyl.
- galactosyl16n. The univalent radical derived from the hemiacetal form of galactose.
- monomethyl20n. A single methyl group in a molecule.
- phosphoryl23n. The trivalent radical O=P≡.
- polydactyl21adj. Polydactylous.
- polymethyl23n. Any of various polymers whose respective monomer is a methyl...
- sulfhydryl23n. The univalent radical -SH that is the sulfur analogue of hydroxyl and...
- tetraethyl16n. Four ethyl groups in a molecule.
- tocopheryl20n. A radical derived from tocopherol.
11-letter words ending in YL
- acetoacetyl18n. The univalent radical CH₃CO-CH₂CO- derived from acetoacetic acid.
- aminopropyl20n. The univalent radical NH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂- derived from propylamine.
- artiodactyl17n. Any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes and belonging to the...
- chloroethyl22n. Any chloro derivative of an ethyl radical.
- cholesteryl19n. The univalent radical derived from cholesterol.
- chrysoberyl24n. A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and...
- diisopropyl19adj. Having two isopropyl groups.
- nitrophenyl19n. Any univalent radical derived from a nitrophenol.
- pentadactyl19adj. Having five digits on a limb.
- phenylethyl25n. Any phenyl derivative of an ethyl group.
- pterodactyl19n. A pterosaur of the genus Pterodactylus.
- tetramethyl19n. (in combination) Four methyl groups in a molecule.
- tricarbonyl18n. Any metal compound in which the metal is attached to three carbonyl...
12-letter words ending in YL
- chloromethyl25n. The univalent radical Cl-CH₂-.
- chlorophenyl25n. Any of several univalent radicals derived from chlorobenzenes or...
- hydroxyethyl35n. The univalent radical HO-CH₂-CH₂- derived from ethylene glycol.
- phosphatidyl26n. A radical derived from a phosphatide.
13-letter words ending in YL
- carboxymethyl35n. The univalent radical -CH₂-COOH derived from acetic acid.
- hydroxymethyl38n. The univalent radical HO-CH₂-.
- hydroxyphenyl38n. Any of three isomeric hydroxy derivatives of the phenyl radical.
- hydroxypropyl37n. Any of three isomeric univalent radicals in which a hydrogen atom of a...
- methoxyphenyl36n. Any methoxy derivative of a phenyl radical.
14-letter words ending in YL
- glucopyranosyl25n. The univalent radical derived from glucopyranose.
- perfluoroalkyl26n. Any perfluoro derivative of an alkyl group.
- phosphoribosyl29n. The univalent radical derived from phosphoribose (ribose phosphate).
- trimethylsilyl25n. The organosilicon radical (CH₃)₃Si-.
15-letter words ending in YL
- trifluoromethyl26n. The univalent radical CF₃- derived from methyl.
- trihexyphenidyl37n. An antimuscarinic drug that has an antispasmodic action on smooth...
1,163 rare words ending in YL
- acenaphthenyl
- acequinocyl
- acetamidomethyl
- acetenyl
- acetonyl
- acetoxyacetyl
- acetoxyl
- acetoxymethyl
- acetylenyl
- acetylfentanyl
- acetylmuramoyl
- acetylmuramyl
- acidyl
- acridinyl
- acrinyl
- acroyl
- acryloyl
- acrylyl
- acyloxyacyl
- acyloxyl
- acyloxymethyl
- adactyl
- adamantyl
- adenyl
- adipoyl
- adipyl
- alcoxyl
- alkadienyl
- alkanediyl
- alkanoyl
- alkenoyl
- alkenylacyl
- alkoxyalkyl
- alkoxycarbonyl
- alkoxyethyl
- alkoxyl
- alkoxymethyl
- alkylsulfanyl
- alkynoyl
- allenyl
- allyloxymethyl
- aluminyl
- americyl
- amidoalkyl
- amidomethyl
- amidopropyl
- aminediyl
- aminiumyl
- aminoalkyl
- aminoalkynyl
- aminoallyl
- aminobenzoyl
- aminobenzyl
- aminobiphenyl
- aminobutyl
- aminobutyryl
- aminocarbonyl
- aminohexyl
- aminomethyl
- aminopentyl
- aminophenyl
- aminoribosyl
- aminostyryl
- aminovinyl
- aminoxyl
- aminyl
- ammoniumyl
- angeloyl
- anisodactyl
- anisoyl
- anisyl
- anthracenyl
- anthraniloyl
- anthranoyl
- anthryl
- antigalactosyl
- antimonyl
- apiofuranosyl
- apiosyl
- arabinosyl
- arabityl
- arachidonoyl
- arachidonyl
- arachidoyl
- aralkyl
- arginyl
- aroyl
- arsinediyl
- arsinoyl
- arylalkyl
- arylmethyl
- aryloxyl
- arylsulfonyl
- asparaginyl
- aspartidyl
- atoxyl
- azanediyl
- azaniumyl
- azidoacetyl
- azidocarbonyl
- azidoethyl
- azidomethyl
- azidyl
- azinyl
- azodicarbonyl
- azoindoxyl
- azyl
- baetyl
- barbaralyl
- basketyl
- behenoyl
- benalaxyl
- benomyl
- benzenyl
- benzhydryl
- benzoazinyl
- benzofuranyl
- benzothiazolyl
- benzoxyl
- benzoylphenyl
- benzyloxymethyl
- benzylsulfinyl
- betulinyl
- biacetyl
- biaryl
- bibenzyl
- bidactyl
- biheteroaryl
- bimethyl
- binapacryl
- binaphthyl
- biotinyl
- biphenanthryl
- bipyrazyl
- bipyridyl
- biraryl
- bisabolyl
- bisacryl
- bisaryl
- bisbenzyl
- bisbibenzyl
- bisindolyl
- bismuthyl
- bisphenyl
- bivinyl
- boranyl
- bornyl
- borolyl
- boronyl
- boryl
- brachydactyl
- bromoacetyl
- bromoacyl
- bromoalkyl
- bromoallyl
- bromoaryl
- bromobenzyl
- bromobutyl
- bromomethyl
- bromophenyl
- bromyl
- bunamiodyl
- butadienyl
- butadiynyl
- butanoyl
- butenoyl
- butenyl
- butopyronoxyl
- butylperoxyl
- butylphenyl
- butynyl
- butyryl
- cacodyl
- cadinenyl
- caffeoyl
- calsulfhydryl
- campesteryl
- camphoryl
- caproyl
- capryl
- capryloyl
- caprylyl
- carbamidomethyl
- carbamoylmethyl
- carbamoylproxyl
- carbamyl
- carbazolyl
- carbinyl
- carbonothioyl
- carboranyl
- carboximidoyl
- carboxyacyl
- carboxyalkyl
- carboxybenzyl
- carboxyethyl
- carboxylbenzoyl
- carboxyphenyl
- carboxyvinyl
- carbyl
- carnityl
- carvacryl
- caryophyllenyl
- cedryl
- cellobiosyl
- cellosyl
- cellotetraosyl
- cellotriosyl
- ceryl
- cetartiodactyl
- cetearyl
- cetostearyl
- cetylstearyl
- chamigrenyl
- chavicyl
- chitobiosyl
- chloroacetyl
- chloroalkyl
- chlorobenzoyl
- chlorobenzyl
- chlorobiphenyl
- chlorobutyl
- chlorocarbonyl
- chloroformyl
- chloroperoxyl
- chlorophyl
- chloropropyl
- chloropyridinyl
- chloropyridyl
- chlorosilyl
- chlorosulfonyl
- chlorotrityl
- chlorovinyl
- chloryl
- cholestanyl
- cholyl
- chromyl
- chrysanthemoyl
- chrysanthemyl
- chrysanthenyl
- cinnamenyl
- cinnamoyl
- citraconyl
- citronellyl
- citronyl
- cladinosyl
- clamoxyl
- cloxypendyl
- cocamidopropyl
- coniferyl
- coumaroyl
- coumaryl
- coumatetralyl
- cresyl
- crotonyl
- crotyl
- cubyl
- cumaryl
- cuminyl
- cumyl
- cuprenyl
- cyanoacetyl
- cyanoalkyl
- cyanobenzyl
- cyanobiphenyl
- cyanoethyl
- cyanomethyl
- cyanophenyl
- cyanopropyl
- cycloalkyl
- cycloallyl
- cycloartenyl
- cyclobutyl
- cyclododecyl
- cycloheptyl
- cyclohexadienyl
- cyclohexenyl
- cyclohexylalkyl
- cyclooctyl
- cyclopentenyl
- cyclopentyl
- cyclopropyl
- cystinyl
- cystyl
- cytidyl
- cytidylyl
- dadyl
- dammarenyl
- deacyl
- decacarbonyl
- decanoyl
- decapentenyl
- decaprenyl
- decyl
- deglucosyl
- deoxycytidyl
- deoxyhexosyl
- deoxynucleotyl
- deoxyribosyl
- deoxyuridyl
- deprenyl
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Questions about these words
- How many words ending in YL are there?
- Word.ws lists 136 words ending in YL, plus 1,163 rare ones.
- What are common words ending in YL?
- vinyl, methyl, ethyl, beryl, fentanyl, alkyl, acetyl and hydroxyl.
- Which of the words ending in YL has the highest letter score?
- hydroxyphenyl scores 38 points with the standard letter tile values.
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