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YANKS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Yanks.

Yanks - 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

Yanks - as a verb

Pull, or move with a sudden movement

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

Example Sentences

"The yanks won the baseball game last night."
"The tourists had a hard time understanding the yanks' accent."
"She yanks the door open and storms out of the room."
"The comedian made jokes about the stereotypes of yanks."
"The journalist praised the bravery of the yanks in war."
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Word Game Points

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

YANKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is YANKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yanks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YANKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is YANKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yanks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YANKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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