YAKS
/jæks/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of YAKS
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.
A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
A laugh.
Vomit.
A kayak.
Word Details
Is YAKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YAKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like YAKS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for YAKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | a | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YAKS
16 words from the letters in YAKS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use YAKS in Word Games
YAKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: YAKS is only 4 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 YAKS to find 16 additional valid words.