Yawn
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply as an involuntary reflex, typically when tired or bored.
“He began to yawn after the third hour of the conference presentation.”
Pronunciation
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/jɔːn/
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Wordle
Y-A-W-N covers four distinct positions, W in the third slot is less common and worth testing early
Scrabble
Worth 10 points with W scoring 4, YAWN is a strong, familiar play and hooks to YAWNS
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