Word: YACK
โ Valid Scrabble Word
Y 4 A 1 C 3 K 5
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /aหษชรฆkk/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 13 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 2
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
Definition of YACK
noun
- A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
- A laugh.
- Vomit.
verb
- To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
- To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.
noun
- (possibly obsolete) An oak.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "yack", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "yack" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is YACK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
YACK is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is YACK worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, YACK is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in YACK? โผ
There is 1 syllable in YACK.
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing YACK:
- # the yack effect
- # master of yack
- # playing with yack
- # in terms of yack
Word Family
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