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YARDANG

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

Y 4/3
A 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2
A 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of YARDANG

noun

A large wind-eroded mass of soft or poorly consolidated rock in a desert region which lies parallel to the prevailing winds, often with an unusual shape.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is YARDANG a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of YARDANG earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for YARDANG

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

Letter yardang Total
Scrabble 4112112 12
WWF 3112123 13

How to Use YARDANG in Word Games

YARDANG is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since YARDANG uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble YARDANG to find 70 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About YARDANG

What does YARDANG mean?
YARDANG is a noun. A large wind-eroded mass of soft or poorly consolidated rock in a desert region which lies parallel to the prevailing winds, often with an unusual shape.
Is YARDANG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YARDANG is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is YARDANG worth in Scrabble?
YARDANG is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from YARDANG?
You can make 70 words from the letters in YARDANG. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.