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YIPS

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

Y 4/3
I 1/1
P 3/4
S 1/1

Definition of YIPS

noun

A sharp, high-pitched bark

verb

To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice

noun

A nervous condition which prevents a sportsperson from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a tennis player to serve a double fault.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is YIPS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like YIPS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for YIPS

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

Letter yips Total
Scrabble 4131 9
WWF 3141 9

How to Use YIPS in Word Games

YIPS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: YIPS 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 YIPS to find 10 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About YIPS

What does YIPS mean?
YIPS is a noun. A sharp, high-pitched bark
Is YIPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, YIPS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is YIPS worth in Scrabble?
YIPS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from YIPS?
You can make 10 words from the letters in YIPS. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.