Is YELLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YELLS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does YELLS mean?
Yells is a form of YELL.
- verb
utter a sudden loud cry
“she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”
- noun
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
- verb
utter or declare in a very loud voice
“You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine”
- noun
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
“a cry of rage”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
Y (4) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 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 YELLS
YELLS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from YELLS
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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