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YANKED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Yanked.

Yanked - as a noun

An american who lives in the north (especially during the american civil war)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northerneryankee
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
american
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An american (especially to non-americans)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yankeeyankee-doodle

Yanked - as a verb

Pull, or move with a sudden movement

Example: "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"

Example Sentences

"He yanked the door open and stormed out of the room."
"She yanked the cord and unplugged the appliance."
"The child yanked at his mother's sleeve, begging for attention."
"I yanked out a few weeds that were growing in the garden."
"He yanked the steering wheel to avoid a collision."
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Word Game Points

Is YANKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yanked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YANKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is YANKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yanked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YANKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is YANKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yanked is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YANKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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