How many points is YA worth in Scrabble?

YA is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept YA?

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

Can you add a letter to YA?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PYA, RYA, YAG, YAH, YAK, YAM, YAP, YAR, YAS, YAW, YAY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

YA

5 pts

YA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. YA means "an Asian pear".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

an Asian pear

Share YA

Check the Scrabble meaning of YA. It scores 5 points.

Front hooks

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

PYA8 pts
RYA6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after YA. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

YAG7 pts
YAH9 pts
YAK10 pts
YAM8 pts
YAP8 pts
YAR6 pts
YAS6 pts
YAW9 pts
YAY9 pts

Word forms

YAS6 pts

Letter Values

= 5

YA Scrabble FAQ

Is YA a Scrabble word?: YA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is YA worth in Scrabble?: YA is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept YA?: YA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to YA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PYA, RYA, YAG, YAH, YAK, YAM, YAP, YAR, YAS, YAW, YAY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.