YAWN
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //jɔːn//
verb
- (intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation."I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them."
- (obsolete) To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment."[…] O heavy hour! Methinks it should be now a huge eclipse Of sun and moon, and that the affrighted globe Should yawn at alteration."
- (obsolete) To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning."to yawn for fat livings"
noun
- (colloquial) A particularly boring event."The slideshow we sat through was such a yawn. I was glad when it finished."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'YAWN'?
The word YAWN is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
Y4
A1
W4
N1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'YAWN'?
The word YAWN is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
Y3
A1
W4
N2
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.