Yawning Pit is a term used to describe a large, deep CHASM or ABYSS. It is often used to describe a deep, dark, and seemingly bottomless hole in the ground. The term is derived from the idea that the pit is so deep and dark that it causes one to yawn in awe. The two crossword solutions for Yawning Pit are CHASM and ABYSS, both of which are five-letter words. Both terms refer to a deep, steep-sided depression in the Earth's surface, usually with a narrow opening at the top.