CRANKS
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CRANKS
A bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an attached arm perpendicular, or nearly so, to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device; also used to change circular into reciprocating motion, or reciprocating into circular motion.
"I grind my coffee by hand with a coffee grinder with a crank handle."
The act of converting power into motion, by turning a crankshaft.
"Yes, a crank was all it needed to start."
Any bend, turn, or winding, as of a passage.
To turn by means of a crank.
"Motorists had to crank their engine by hand."
To turn a crank.
"He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank."
(of a crank or similar) To turn.
"He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank."
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.
Examples of CRANKS in a Sentence
- "I grind my coffee by hand with a coffee grinder with a crank handle."
- "Yes, a crank was all it needed to start."
- "Motorists had to crank their engine by hand."
- "He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank."
Word Details
Is CRANKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRANKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRANKS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRANKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | a | n | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRANKS
60 words from the letters in CRANKS
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How to Use CRANKS in Word Games
CRANKS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CRANKS 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 CRANKS to find 60 additional valid words.