Is “Yelps” a Scrabble word?
Yes
YELPS
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 Yelps
/jɛlps/
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.
verb
1.To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.
“The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water.”