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GUNK

/ɡʌŋk/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

G 2/3
U 1/2
N 1/2
K 5/5

Definition of GUNK

noun

Dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance

"I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown."

noun

A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.

noun

A member of the gunk subculture.

verb

To soil or make dirty

Synonyms of GUNK

Words with similar meaning

Examples of GUNK in a Sentence

  • "I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is GUNK a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: Short words like GUNK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for GUNK

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

Letter gunk Total
Scrabble 2115 9
WWF 3225 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUNK

5 words from the letters in GUNK

How to Use GUNK in Word Games

GUNK is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: GUNK 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 GUNK to find 5 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GUNK

What does GUNK mean?
GUNK is a noun. Dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance
Is GUNK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GUNK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GUNK worth in Scrabble?
GUNK is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from GUNK?
You can make 5 words from the letters in GUNK. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GUNK?
Synonyms of GUNK include: goo, goop, grime, gunge, muck. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.