Is YOKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YOKE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does YOKE mean?
- noun
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
- noun
an oppressive power
“under the yoke of a tyrant”
- noun
two items of the same kind
- noun
a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke
“pulled by a yoke of oxen”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
4
Letters
Y (4) + O (1) + K (5) + E (1) = 11 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 YOKE
Single letters that turn YOKE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from YOKE
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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