YANK
/jæŋk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of YANK
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
A masturbation session.
To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
To remove from distribution.
"They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe."
A Yankee.
Examples of YANK in a Sentence
- "They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe."
Word Details
Is YANK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YANK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like YANK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for YANK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | a | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YANK
11 words from the letters in YANK
3-letter words
How to Use YANK in Word Games
YANK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: YANK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble YANK to find 11 additional valid words.