YEARS
/ji.ə(ɹ)z/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of YEARS
A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference).
"we moved to this town a year ago; I quit smoking exactly one year ago"
(by extension) The time it takes for any astronomical object (such as a planet, dwarf planet, small Solar System body, or comet) in direct orbit around a star (such as the Sun) to make one revolution around the star.
"Mars goes around the sun once in a Martian year, or 1.88 Earth years."
A period between set dates that mark a year, from January 1 to December 31 by the Gregorian calendar, from Tishiri 1 to Elul 29 by the Jewish calendar, and from Muharram 1 to Dhu al-Hijjah 29 or 30 by the Islamic calendar.
"A normal year has 365 full days, but there are 366 days in a leap year."
A very long time.
"It took years for the bus to come."
Synonyms of YEARS
Words with similar meaning
Examples of YEARS in a Sentence
- "we moved to this town a year ago; I quit smoking exactly one year ago"
- "Mars goes around the sun once in a Martian year, or 1.88 Earth years."
- "A normal year has 365 full days, but there are 366 days in a leap year."
- "It took years for the bus to come."
Word Details
Is YEARS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YEARS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: YEARS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for YEARS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | e | a | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Anagrams of YEARS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YEARS
60 words from the letters in YEARS
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How to Use YEARS in Word Games
YEARS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, YEARS 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 YEARS to find 60 additional valid words.