YAY

/jeɪ/

3-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

Y 4
A 1
Y 4

Meaning of YAY

interjection
  1. An expression of happiness.
    "Yay! I have finally finished my work!"
adverb
  1. Yes.
  2. Thus, so (now often accompanied by a hand gesture).
    "The pony was yea high."
noun
  1. The letter for the y sound in Pitman shorthand.
noun
  1. Cocaine (powder or crack).
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About the word YAY

Is "YAY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "YAY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "YAY" worth?

In Scrabble, "YAY" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "YAY" mean?

An expression of happiness.

Does "YAY" have any anagrams?

No, "YAY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.