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YANK

11 pts

YANK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. YANK means "to pull suddenly".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to pull suddenly

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Add one letter after YANK. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in YANK, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

Y4
A1
N1
K5
= 11

YANK Scrabble FAQ

Is YANK a Scrabble word?
YANK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
How many points is YANK worth in Scrabble?
YANK is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept YANK?
YANK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to YANK?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes YANKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.