How many points is YLEM worth in Scrabble?

YLEM is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept YLEM?

YLEM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to YLEM?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes XYLEM, YLEMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

YLEM

9 pts

YLEM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. YLEM means "original matter from which the basic elements are said to have been formed".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

original matter from which the basic elements are said to have been formed

Share YLEM

Check the Scrabble meaning of YLEM. It scores 9 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before YLEM. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

XYLEM17 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after YLEM. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

YLEMS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in YLEM, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

YLEM Scrabble FAQ

Is YLEM a Scrabble word?: YLEM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
How many points is YLEM worth in Scrabble?: YLEM is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept YLEM?: YLEM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to YLEM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes XYLEM, YLEMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.