Yard

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A unit of linear measure equal to three feet, or an area of ground adjacent to a building.

“The children played in the backyard all afternoon.”

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Common word with good letter distribution.

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Worth 8 points, D is useful for extensions.

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