What does YELL mean?
- Pronunciation
- /jɛl/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Words With Friends score
- 8
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
noun
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
- a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)“a cry of rage”
verb
- utter a sudden loud cry“she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”
- utter or declare in a very loud voice“You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
yells8
Anagrams of YELL
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside YELL
5 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is YELL a valid word in word games?
YELL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is YELL worth?
YELL is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from YELL?
5 other words, including EL, YE, ELL and LEY.