YELP

/jɛlp/

4-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

Y 4
E 1
L 1
P 3

Meaning of YELP

noun
  1. An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
    "The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail."
  2. A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.
verb
  1. To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.
    "The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water."
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About the word YELP

Is "YELP" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "YELP" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "YELP" worth?

In Scrabble, "YELP" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "YELP" mean?

An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

Does "YELP" have any anagrams?

No, "YELP" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.