CLINK
/klɪŋk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CLINK
The sound of metal on metal, or glass on glass.
"You could hear the clink of the glasses from the next room."
To make a clinking sound; to make a sound of metal on metal or glass on glass; to strike materials such as metal or glass against one another.
"The hammers clinked on the stone all night."
To rhyme.
A prison.
"If he keeps doing things like that, he’s sure to end up in the clink."
Stress cracks produced in metal ingots as they cool after being cast.
To clinch; to rivet.
Examples of CLINK in a Sentence
- "You could hear the clink of the glasses from the next room."
- "The hammers clinked on the stone all night."
- "If he keeps doing things like that, he’s sure to end up in the clink."
Word Details
Is CLINK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLINK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CLINK uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CLINK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | i | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLINK
14 words from the letters in CLINK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CLINK in Word Games
CLINK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CLINK is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CLINK to find 14 additional valid words.