YAWNED
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of YAWNED
To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
"I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them."
To say while yawning.
To present a wide opening.
"Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes."
Examples of YAWNED in a Sentence
- "I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them."
- "Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes."
Word Details
Is YAWNED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YAWNED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: YAWNED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for YAWNED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | a | w | n | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YAWNED
75 words from the letters in YAWNED
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How to Use YAWNED in Word Games
YAWNED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, YAWNED is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble YAWNED to find 75 additional valid words.