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Is YAW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, YAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does YAW mean?

  1. noun

    an erratic deflection from an intended course

  2. verb

    be wide open

    “the deep gaping canyon”

  3. verb

    deviate erratically from a set course

    “the yawing motion of the ship”

  4. verb

    swerve off course momentarily

    “the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

3

Letters

Y (4) + A (1) + W (4) = 9 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 YAW

Single letters that turn YAW 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 hooks4

Anagrams of YAW

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from YAW

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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