Dictionary
Yin
y 4i 1n 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 3 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does yin mean?
noun
the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
“the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe”
Is YIN 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 YIN worth?
Scrabble
6 ptsWords With Friends
6 ptsWordfeud
6 ptsNYT Crossplay
6 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in YIN
Hooks for YIN
Add one letter to the front or back of YIN to make another word.
Words that end like YIN
Common words that share the ending -IN, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -INYin: quick answers
Is YIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. YIN is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 6 points before board bonuses.
How many points is YIN worth?
YIN scores 6 points in Scrabble, 6 in Words With Friends, 6 in Wordfeud and 6 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does yin mean?
As a noun, yin means “the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology”.
What words can you make with the letters in YIN?
You can make 2 shorter words from YIN, such as NY, IN. See the full list.