01 Word definition

yen

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is YEN a word?

Yes. YEN is a 3-letter noun. a yearning for something or to do something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell YEN?

Y-E-N

YEN contains 3 letters, begins with Y, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a yearning for something or to do something

2noun

  1. the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

Synonyms
hankering
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends6points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is YEN spelled?

Y1E2N3
Starts withYENFirst 3 letters
Ends withYENLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play YEN?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About YEN.

How do you spell YEN?

YEN is spelled Y-E-N. It contains 3 letters.