BARK
/bɑːk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BARK
The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
An abrupt loud vocal utterance.
To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
"The neighbour's dog is always barking."
To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
To speak sharply.
"The sergeant barked an order."
The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
Peruvian bark or Jesuit's bark, the bark of the cinchona from which quinine is produced.
Hard candy made in flat sheets, for instance out of chocolate, peanut butter, toffee or peppermint.
Examples of BARK in a Sentence
- "The neighbour's dog is always barking."
- "The sergeant barked an order."
- "to bark one’s heel"
Word Details
Is BARK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BARK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BARK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARK
12 words from the letters in BARK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BARK in Word Games
BARK is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BARK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARK to find 12 additional valid words.