YOUNG
/jʌŋ/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of YOUNG
noun
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People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.
"The young of today are well-educated."
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Young or immature offspring (especially of an animal).
"The lion caught a gnu to feed its young."
verb
- To become or seem to become younger.
- To cause to appear younger.
adjective
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In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
"a lamb is a young sheep; these picture books are for young readers"
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At an early stage of existence or development; having recently come into existence.
"the age of space travel is still young; a young business"
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About the word YOUNG
Is "YOUNG" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "YOUNG" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "YOUNG" worth?
In Scrabble, "YOUNG" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "YOUNG" mean?
People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.
Does "YOUNG" have any anagrams?
No, "YOUNG" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.