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DINKS

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
S 1/1

Definition of DINKS

noun

A soft drop shot.

noun

A light chip; a chipped pass or shot

verb

To play a soft drop shot.

verb

To chip lightly, to play a light chip shot.

"The forward dinked the ball over the goalkeeper to score his first goal of the season."

noun

A ride on the crossbar or handlebars of a bicycle.

"I gave him a dink on my bike."

verb

To carry someone on a pushbike: behind, on the crossbar or on the handlebar.

noun

A North Vietnamese soldier.

noun

Double Income No Kids - a childless couple with two jobs.

Examples of DINKS in a Sentence

  • "The forward dinked the ball over the goalkeeper to score his first goal of the season."
  • "I gave him a dink on my bike."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is DINKS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DINKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: DINKS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DINKS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter dinks Total
Scrabble 21151 10
WWF 21251 11

Anagrams of DINKS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use DINKS in Word Games

DINKS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DINKS 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 DINKS to find 32 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DINKS

What does DINKS mean?
DINKS is a noun. A soft drop shot.
Is DINKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DINKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DINKS worth in Scrabble?
DINKS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from DINKS?
You can make 32 words from the letters in DINKS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DINKS?
The anagrams of DINKS (words using the exact same letters) are: KINDS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.