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Is YAM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, YAM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does YAM mean?

  1. noun

    edible tuber of any of several yams

  2. noun

    any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots

  3. noun

    sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked

  4. noun

    edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

3

Letters

Y (4) + A (1) + M (3) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for YAM

Single letters that turn YAM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of YAM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from YAM

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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