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YEWS

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

Y 4/3
E 1/1
W 4/4
S 1/1

Definition of YEWS

noun

A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.

noun

(by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.

noun

Other conifers resembling plants in genus Taxus

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
9
points

Is YEWS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, YEWS 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 YEWS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for YEWS

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

Letter yews Total
Scrabble 4141 10
WWF 3141 9

Anagrams of YEWS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use YEWS in Word Games

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

Short word advantage: YEWS 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 YEWS to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About YEWS

What does YEWS mean?
YEWS is a noun. A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.
Is YEWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YEWS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is YEWS worth in Scrabble?
YEWS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from YEWS?
You can make 16 words from the letters in YEWS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of YEWS?
The anagrams of YEWS (words using the exact same letters) are: WEYS, WYES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.