How many points is YAWNING worth in Scrabble?

YAWNING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept YAWNING?

YAWNING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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YAWNING

14 pts

YAWNING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. YAWNING is a verb form of yawn. YAWN means "to open the mouth wide with a deep inhalation of air".

Meaning & examples

verb

To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
Example: I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them.
To say while yawning.
To present a wide opening.
Example: Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes.

noun

The action of the verb yawn.

adjective

That yawns or yawn.
Example: yawning commuters
Wide open.
Example: a yawning chasm; the shark's yawning jaws

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

YAWNING is a verb form of yawn. YAWN means "to open the mouth wide with a deep inhalation of air".

In a sentence: "They yawning."

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Base words

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YAWN10 pts

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Letter Values

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YAWNING Scrabble FAQ

Is YAWNING a Scrabble word?: YAWNING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does YAWNING mean?: YAWNING is a verb form of yawn. YAWN means "to open the mouth wide with a deep inhalation of air".
How do you use YAWNING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They yawning."
How many points is YAWNING worth in Scrabble?: YAWNING is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept YAWNING?: YAWNING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).