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 NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes YELLOWS, YELLOWY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

YELLOW

12 pts

YELLOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. YELLOW means "pertaining to the part of the visible spectrum around 580 nanometers".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to the part of the visible spectrum around 580 nanometers

In a sentence: "It is yellow."

Share YELLOW

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

Word forms

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Back hooks

Add one letter after YELLOW. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

YELLOW Scrabble FAQ

Is YELLOW a Scrabble word?: YELLOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does YELLOW mean?: pertaining to the part of the visible spectrum around 580 nanometers
How do you use YELLOW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is yellow."
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 NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes YELLOWS, YELLOWY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.