Definition of yams

"yams" in the noun sense

1. yam

edible tuber of any of several yams

2. yam, yam plant

any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots

3. yam

sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked

4. yam

edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food

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yams in Scrabble®

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Scrabble® Letter Score: 9

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yams in Words With Friends™

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Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 9

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Words within the letters of yams

2 letter words in yams (6 words)

3 letter words in yams (5 words)

4 letter words in yams (Anagrams) (2 words)

yams + 1 blank (7 words)

Words containing the sequence yams

Words that start with yams (1 word)

Words with yams in them (1 word)

Words that end with yams (2 words)

Word Growth involving yams

Shorter words in yams

am yam

ya yam

Longer words containing yams

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