YIPES! is an interjection used to express shock, surprise, or dismay. It is often used as an exclamation of alarm or distress. The crossword solutions EGAD (4 letters), EGADS (5 letters), OOPS (4 letters), ACK (3 letters), EEK (3 letters), OHNO (4 letters), UHOH (4 letters), and HOLYCOW (7 letters) are all similar expressions of surprise or distress. They are often used in response to a sudden realization or unexpected event.