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Yen

Yes, yen is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.

What does yen mean?

noun

  1. a yearning for something or to do something
  2. the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

verb

  1. have a desire for something or someone who is not present She ached for a cigarette

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for yen

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of yen

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters YEN.

Frequently asked questions

Is yen a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Yen is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is yen worth in Scrabble?

Yen is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does yen mean?

Yen means: a yearning for something or to do something.