YEARN
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //jɜːn//
verb
- (intransitive, also figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something."All I yearn for is a simple life."
- (intransitive, also figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something."If I don’t go now, thought Charlotte, I shall have lost a chance which I shall eternally regret and yearn after."
- (intransitive) Of music, words, etc.: to express strong desire or longing."The music, yearning like a God in pain, / She scarcely heard: […]"
- (intransitive, dated) To have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc., toward someone."And Joſeph made haſte: for his bowels did yerne upon his brother: and he ſought where to weepe, and hee entred into his chamber, & wept there."
verb
- (Northern England, Scotland, intransitive)
- (Northern England, Scotland, intransitive)
- (Northern England, Scotland, transitive)
- (Northern England, Scotland, transitive)"Also his Honour the Duke will accept ane of our Dunlop cheeses, and it sall be my faut if a better was ever yearned in Lowden."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'YEARN'?
The word YEARN is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
Y4
E1
A1
R1
N1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'YEARN'?
The word YEARN is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
Y3
E1
A1
R1
N2
Total: 8 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.