How many points is YAW worth in Scrabble?

YAW is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept YAW?

YAW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to YAW?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes YAWL, YAWN, YAWP, YAWS, YAWY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

YAW

9 pts

YAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. YAW means "(of an aircraft or ship) turn to one side or from side to side while moving".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(of an aircraft or ship) turn to one side or from side to side while moving

In a sentence: "They yaw."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of YAW. It scores 9 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after YAW. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in YAW, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

YAW Scrabble FAQ

Is YAW a Scrabble word?: YAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does YAW mean?: (of an aircraft or ship) turn to one side or from side to side while moving
How do you use YAW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They yaw."
How many points is YAW worth in Scrabble?: YAW is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept YAW?: YAW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to YAW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes YAWL, YAWN, YAWP, YAWS, YAWY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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