GUNK
/ɡʌŋk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GUNK
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."
A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.
A member of the gunk subculture.
To soil or make dirty
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
Is GUNK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUNK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | g | u | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUNK
5 words from the letters in GUNK
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.