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Updated June 2026
Of the colour between green and orange in the spectrum, resembling the colour of ripe lemons or egg yolks. Can also describe something cowardly or sensationalist.
“The yellow daffodils brightened the garden with their cheerful spring blooms.”
/ˈjɛləʊ/
yel·low
Double 'L' in the middle; contains common vowels E and O
Worth 12 points; good for using both L tiles and the high-value Y (4 pts)
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