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YAK

/jæk/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

Y 4/3
A 1/1
K 5/5

Definition of YAK

noun

An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Burma, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

noun

A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.

noun

A laugh.

noun

Vomit.

verb

To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.

verb

To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.

noun

A kayak.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
9
points

Is YAK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, YAK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like YAK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for YAK

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter yak Total
Scrabble 415 10
WWF 315 9

Anagrams of YAK

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in YAK

5 words from the letters in YAK

How to Use YAK in Word Games

YAK is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: YAK is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble YAK to find 5 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About YAK

What does YAK mean?
YAK is a noun. An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Burma, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
Is YAK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YAK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is YAK worth in Scrabble?
YAK is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from YAK?
You can make 5 words from the letters in YAK. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of YAK?
The anagrams of YAK (words using the exact same letters) are: KAY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.