YOYO
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of YOYO
A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.
"I bought a yo-yo from the toy store yesterday."
A volatile market that moves up and down.
Someone who vacillates.
To vacillate; to move up and down.
Examples of YOYO in a Sentence
- "I bought a yo-yo from the toy store yesterday."
Word Details
Is YOYO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YOYO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like YOYO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for YOYO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | o | y | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YOYO
3 words from the letters in YOYO
2-letter words
How to Use YOYO in Word Games
YOYO is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: YOYO 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 YOYO to find 3 additional valid words.