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Kink

Yes, kink is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does kink mean?

noun

  1. a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
  2. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
  3. a person with unusual sexual tastes

verb

  1. curl tightly crimp hair
  2. form a curl, curve, or kink the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for kink

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of kink

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters KINK.

Words you can make from kink

Unscramble KINK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is kink a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Kink 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 kink worth in Scrabble?

Kink is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does kink mean?

Kink means: a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British).