Word: YES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of YES
- An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
"Was that a yes?"
- 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"."
- To agree with, affirm, approve.
"Did he yes the veto?"
- To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
- Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
"Our second goal of the match! Yes!"
- Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "yes" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "yes", surprising the rest of the board members."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is YES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is YES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in YES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing YES:
- # the yes effect
- # master of yes
- # playing with yes
- # in terms of yes
Anagrams
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