Yes, YO is a valid word.YO is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means used to call attention.
YO in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Two-letter words like YO are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, YO forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for YO
YO takes 0 front hooks and 7 back hooks.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: YOB, YOD, YOK, YOM, YON, YOU, YOW
Anagrams and words inside YO
Its letters also spell OY.
Longer words that start or end with YO
Our dictionary has 136 longer words that begin with YO and 7 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is YOUTHQUAKES at 30 Scrabble points.
Starting with YO:
YOB, YOD, YOK, YOM, YON, YOU, YOW, YOBS, YOCK, YODH, YODS, YOGA, YOGH, YOGI, YOKE, YOKS, YOLK, YOND, YONI, YORE, YOUR, YOWE, YOWL, YOWS and 112 more
Ending with YO:
BOYO, KAYO, MAYO, TOYO, ARROYO, DAIMYO, EMBRYO
Frequently asked questions
Is YO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. YO is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does YO mean?
YO means used to call attention.
How many points is YO worth?
YO is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to YO?
YO takes 0 front hooks and 7 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: YOB, YOD, YOK, YOM, YON.