Is “Yelp” a Scrabble word?
Yes
YELP
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Yelp
/jɛlp/
noun
1.An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
“The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail.”
2.A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.