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Countersink

Yes, countersink is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does countersink mean?

noun

  1. a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface
  2. a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole

verb

  1. insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for countersink

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of countersink

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COUNTERSINK.

Words you can make from countersink

Unscramble COUNTERSINK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is countersink a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Countersink is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is countersink worth in Scrabble?

Countersink is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does countersink mean?

Countersink means: a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface.