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YAWPS

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

Y 4/3
A 1/1
W 4/4
P 3/4
S 1/1

Definition of YAWPS

noun

A yelp or bark

noun

Loud or coarse talk

"I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world - Walt Whitman"

verb

To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise

verb

To talk loudly and coarsely

verb

Clamor, utter loud complaints

Examples of YAWPS in a Sentence

  • "I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world - Walt Whitman"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
13
points

Is YAWPS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: YAWPS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for YAWPS

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

Letter yawps Total
Scrabble 41431 13
WWF 31441 13

Anagrams of YAWPS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use YAWPS in Word Games

YAWPS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, YAWPS 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 YAWPS to find 39 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About YAWPS

What does YAWPS mean?
YAWPS is a noun. A yelp or bark
Is YAWPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YAWPS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is YAWPS worth in Scrabble?
YAWPS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from YAWPS?
You can make 39 words from the letters in YAWPS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of YAWPS?
The anagrams of YAWPS (words using the exact same letters) are: WASPY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.