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yanks

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Is yanks a Scrabble word?

Yes, yanks is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 12 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle Yes
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of yanks?

Definition

noun (English)

1. an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)Synonyms: Northerner, Yank, Yankee

2. an American (especially to non-Americans)Synonyms: Yank, Yankee, Yankee-Doodle

verb (English)

1. pull, or move with a sudden movementExamples: "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"Synonyms: jerk, yank

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "yanks"?

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How many Scrabble points is the word "yanks"?

Scrabble
12 points
y4
a1
n1
k5
s1
Words With Friends
13 points
y4
a1
n2
k5
s1

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