Yolk
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The round, yellow, nutrient-rich central part of an egg, enclosed within the egg white.
“She pierced the yolk with her fork and let it run across the toast.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/jəʊk/
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Wordle
The L can be silent in some accents, and the O-L-K ending is shared with FOLK, with Y at the start being the key distinguisher.
Scrabble
Scores 11 points, with K adding 5 points, and hooks with S for YOLKS.
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