YARDS
/jɑːdz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of YARDS
A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
The property surrounding one's house, typically dominated by one's lawn.
An enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, e.g. on farms, railways etc.
To confine to a yard.
A unit of length equal to 3 feet in the US customary and British imperial systems of measurement, equal to precisely 0.9144 m since 1959 (US) or 1963 (UK).
Units of similar composition or length in other systems.
Any spar carried aloft.
109, A short scale billion; a long scale thousand millions or milliard.
"I need to hedge a yard of yen."
Examples of YARDS in a Sentence
- "I need to hedge a yard of yen."
- "Her yards were bare and cockabill."
Word Details
Is YARDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YARDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: YARDS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for YARDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | a | r | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YARDS
36 words from the letters in YARDS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use YARDS in Word Games
YARDS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, YARDS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble YARDS to find 36 additional valid words.