Definitions For Yam

noun

  • Edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
  • Sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
  • Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
  • Edible tuber of any of several yams
  • A long, thick root of a tropical plant that has rough brown skin and usually white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable

Is Yam a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
8
Words with Friends
8

The word Yam is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

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