YEW
/juː/
3-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of YEW
noun
- A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.
- (by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.
adjective
- Made from the wood of the yew tree.
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Anagrams of YEW
wye9
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About the word YEW
Is "YEW" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "YEW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "YEW" worth?
In Scrabble, "YEW" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "YEW" mean?
A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.
What are the anagrams of "YEW"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as YEW: WYE.