Words Containing YAM

42 words contain YAM anywhere. Scores range up to 25 points (HYOSCYAMINES), averaging 15.8 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

A violent storm in the Caribbean.

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Definition

Plural of BAYAMO.

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A tropical plant with an edible starchy tuber.

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Definition

Plural of COCOYAM.

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Definition

A poisonous alkaloid used as an antispasmodic.

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Plural of HYOSCYAMINE.

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A genus of poisonous plants including henbane.

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Definition

Plural of HYOSCYAMUS.

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Definition

A leash, especially for hounds.

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Definition

Plural of LYAM.

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Definition

A polymer containing repeated amide groups.

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Definition

Plural of POLYAMIDE.

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A compound with more than one amino group.

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Plural of POLYAMINE.

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Plural of POLYAMORY.

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Definition

A person who practices or advocates polyamory.

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Plural of POLYAMORIST.

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Definition

Involving consensual relationships with multiple partners.

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Definition

Engaging in multiple romantic relationships with consent.

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Definition

Alternative form of pranayama.

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Definition

Breath control exercises in yoga.

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Definition

Plural of PRANAYAMA.

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Definition

Plural of PRANAYAM.

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Definition

The edible starchy tuber of a tropical vine.

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Definition

A skullcap worn by Jewish men.

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Definition

Plural of YAMALKA.

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Definition

The office or residence of a Chinese imperial official.

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Plural of YAMEN.

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Definition

To complain in a whining manner.

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Definition

Past tense of YAMMER.

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Definition

Agent noun of YAMMER.

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Plural of YAMMERER.

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Definition

Present participle of YAMMER.

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Plural of YAMMERING.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of YAMMER.

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Definition

Plural of YAMPY.

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Definition

A foolish person.

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Definition

Plural of YAM.

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Definition

A skullcap worn by Jewish men.

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Definition

Plural of YAMULKA.

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Definition

Alternative form of yamen.

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Plural of YAMUN.

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How many words containing yam are there?

There are 42 words containing yam.

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What is the highest-scoring word contain YAM anywhere?

HYOSCYAMINES scores 25 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.