YARMULKE
8-letter word
YARMULKE is a valid Scrabble word
Is YARMULKE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — YARMULKE has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does YARMULKE Mean?
a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer)
YARMULKE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place Y or M or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
YARMULKE — Word Stats
Is YARMULKE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — YARMULKE scores 17 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 17 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 17 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 19 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 17 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in YARMULKE are Y (4 pts), M (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is YARMULKE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — YARMULKE scores 19 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why YARMULKE scores 19 pts in WWF vs 17 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is YARMULKE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — YARMULKE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. YARMULKE has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from YARMULKE's letters: AKULE · ALURE · AMELU · ARUKE · AURYL · EARLY
Is YARMULKE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — YARMULKE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for YARMULKE:
Y______________EY______E Is YARMULKE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — YARMULKE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within YARMULKE's letters.
Words You Can Make From YARMULKE
Shorter words hidden in YARMULKE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within YARMULKE →Anagrams of YARMULKE
No perfect anagrams exist for YARMULKE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About YARMULKE
Is YARMULKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. YARMULKE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is YARMULKE in Scrabble?
YARMULKE scores 17 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 19 points.
Is YARMULKE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. YARMULKE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 19 points.
What does YARMULKE mean?
YARMULKE: a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer)
Can YARMULKE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. YARMULKE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from YARMULKE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from YARMULKE's letters. Short words like AE, AK, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does YARMULKE have any anagrams?
No. YARMULKE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is YARMULKE in the dictionary?
Yes. YARMULKE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.