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yokel

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Is yokel a Scrabble word?

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

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What is the meaning of yokel?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (derogatory) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.Examples: "They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels."; "“[…] my opinion at once is […] that this [robbery] wasn’t done by a yokel―eh, Duff?” “Certainly not,” replied Duff. “And, translating the word yokel, for the benefit of the ladies, I apprehend your meaning to be that this attempt was not made by a countryman?” said Mr. Losberne with a smile."; "[…] and yokels looking up at the tinselled dancers and poor old rouged tumblers, while the light-fingered folk are operating upon their pockets behind."Synonyms: boor, bumpkin, country bumpkin, joskin, hillbilly, hick, peasant, provincial

Definition source: Wiktionary

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How many Scrabble points is the word "yokel"?

Scrabble
12 points
y4
o1
k5
e1
l1
Words With Friends
13 points
y4
o1
k5
e1
l2

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