How many points is YELLOW worth in Scrabble?

YELLOW is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept YELLOW?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes YELLOWS, YELLOWY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

YELLOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. YELLOW means "colour of gold, a lemon, etc".

/jɛlə/

Pronunciation: /jɛlə/

Pronunciation: /ˈjɛl.əʊ/

The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.
The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, the illumination of which indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection if it is safe to do so.
One of the colour balls used in snooker, with a value of 2 points.

Synonyms: amber

Antonyms: green, red

Synonyms: cowardly

Antonyms: nonyellow, unyellow

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

colour of gold, a lemon, etc

In a sentence: "The yellow is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of YELLOW. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is YELLOW a Scrabble word?: YELLOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does YELLOW mean?: colour of gold, a lemon, etc
How do you use YELLOW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The yellow is noted."
How many points is YELLOW worth in Scrabble?: YELLOW is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept YELLOW?: YELLOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to YELLOW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes YELLOWS, YELLOWY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.