YAWS
Definition, meaning, and word game validity
Definitions for yaws
Yaw
A movement of a vessel by which she temporarily alters her course; a deviation from a straight course in steering.
Yawed
of Yaw
Yawing
of Yaw
Yaws
A disease, occurring in the Antilles and in Africa, characterized by yellowish or reddish tumors, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of this disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and crab-yaws.
Word Game Validity
YAWS is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values
Total possible words using these letters:
2 Letter Words
- AS - 2 points
- AW - 5 points
- AY - 5 points
- YA - 5 points
3 Letter Words
- AYS - 6 points
- SAW - 6 points
- SAY - 6 points
- WAS - 6 points
- WAY - 9 points
- ...and 1 more
4 Letter Words
- SWAY - 10 points
- WAYS - 10 points
- YAWS - 10 points
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