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01 Word definition

yank

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is YANK a word?

Yes. YANK is a 4-letter verb. pull, or move with a sudden movement Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell YANK?

Y-A-N-K

YANK contains 4 letters, begins with Y, and ends with K.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. pull, or move with a sudden movement

    “He turned the handle and jerked the door open”
Synonyms
jerk
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends11points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is YANK spelled?

Y1A2N3K4
Starts withYANFirst 3 letters
Ends withANKLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →4-letter words →Words starting with YAN →Words ending in ANK →Words made from YANK →Words with A →Words with K →Words with N →Words with Y →

03 Word-game status

Can you play YANK?

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

More words to explore.

yack13 ptsyang8 ptsyark11 ptsbank10 ptsdank9 ptsfank11 ptshank11 ptslank8 ptsrank8 ptssank8 ptstank8 ptsyaar7 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About YANK.

How do you spell YANK?

YANK is spelled Y-A-N-K. It contains 4 letters.