YAWP
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of YAWP
A yelp or bark
Loud or coarse talk
"I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world - Walt Whitman"
To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise
To talk loudly and coarsely
Clamor, utter loud complaints
Examples of YAWP in a Sentence
- "I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world - Walt Whitman"
Word Details
Is YAWP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YAWP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like YAWP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for YAWP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | a | w | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YAWP
11 words from the letters in YAWP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use YAWP in Word Games
YAWP is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: YAWP 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 YAWP to find 11 additional valid words.