YES
/jɛs/
3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of YES
noun
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An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
"Was that a yes?"
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A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
"The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no"."
verb
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To agree with, affirm, approve.
"Did he yes the veto?"
- To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
interjection
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Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
"Our second goal of the match! Yes!"
- Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
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About the word YES
Is "YES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "YES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "YES" worth?
In Scrabble, "YES" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "YES" mean?
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
Does "YES" have any anagrams?
No, "YES" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.