Dictionary
Yay
y 4a 1y 4
About 1 syllable
noun · 3 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does yay mean?
noun
a branch of the Tai languages
Is YAY a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is YAY worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
7 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in YAY
Hooks for YAY
Add one letter to the front or back of YAY to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like YAY
Common words that share the ending -AY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -AYYay: quick answers
Is YAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. YAY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is YAY worth?
YAY scores 9 points in Scrabble, 7 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does yay mean?
As a noun, yay means “a branch of the Tai languages”.
What words can you make with the letters in YAY?
You can make 2 shorter words from YAY, such as AY, YA. See the full list.