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YAWNING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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A 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2
I 1/1
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Definition of YAWNING

verb

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."

verb

To say while yawning.

verb

To present a wide opening.

"Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes."

noun

The action of the verb yawn.

adjective

That yawns or yawn.

"yawning commuters"

adjective

Wide open.

"a yawning chasm;  the shark's yawning jaws"

Examples of YAWNING 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."
  • "yawning commuters"
  • "a yawning chasm;  the shark's yawning jaws"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is YAWNING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, YAWNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of YAWNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for YAWNING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter yawning Total
Scrabble 4141112 14
WWF 3142123 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in YAWNING

57 words from the letters in YAWNING

6-letter words

yawing 13/14 USUKWWF awning 10/13 USUKWWF waning 10/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

wingy 12/13 USUKWWF awing 9/11 USUKWWF wigan 9/11 USUKWWF gnawn 9/12 USUKWWF ginny 9/11 USUKWWF winna 8/10 UK ingan 6/9 UK

4-letter words

awny 10/10 USUKWWF wany 10/10 USUKWWF yawn 10/10 USUKWWF winy 10/10 USUKWWF wynn 10/11 USUKWWF gnaw 8/10 USUKWWF wang 8/10 UK wing 8/10 USUKWWF yagi 8/8 USUKWWF yang 8/9 USUKWWF wain 7/8 USUKWWF winn 7/9 UK ayin 7/7 USUKWWF agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF ginn 5/8 UK nain 4/6 UK

3-letter words

way 9/8 USUKWWF yaw 9/8 USUKWWF wyn 9/9 USUKWWF wag 7/8 USUKWWF wig 7/8 USUKWWF gay 7/7 USUKWWF yag 7/7 UK awn 6/7 USUKWWF naw 6/7 USUKWWF wan 6/7 USUKWWF win 6/7 USUKWWF any 6/6 USUKWWF nay 6/6 USUKWWF yin 6/6 USUKWWF gan 4/6 USUKWWF nag 4/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF nan 3/5 USUKWWF inn 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

aw 5/5 USWWF ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ny 5/5 UK ag 3/4 USUKWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use YAWNING in Word Games

YAWNING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since YAWNING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble YAWNING to find 57 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About YAWNING

What does YAWNING mean?
YAWNING is a verb. To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
Is YAWNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YAWNING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is YAWNING worth in Scrabble?
YAWNING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from YAWNING?
You can make 57 words from the letters in YAWNING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.