Yew
Yes, yew is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does yew mean?
noun
- wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
- any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 3 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of yew
Frequently asked questions
Is yew a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Yew 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 yew worth in Scrabble?
Yew is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does yew mean?
Yew means: wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows.