HOOK
/huːk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HOOK
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
A barbed metal hook used for fishing; a fishhook.
Any of various hook-shaped agricultural implements such as a billhook.
To attach a hook to.
"Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away."
To catch with a hook (hook a fish).
"He hooked a snake accidentally, and was so scared he dropped his rod into the water."
To work yarn into a fabric using a hook; to crochet.
Examples of HOOK in a Sentence
- "Hook the bag here, and the conveyor will carry it away."
- "He hooked a snake accidentally, and was so scared he dropped his rod into the water."
Word Details
Is HOOK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOOK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HOOK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HOOK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | o | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOOK
8 words from the letters in HOOK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HOOK in Word Games
HOOK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HOOK 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 HOOK to find 8 additional valid words.