HUSK
/hʌsk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HUSK
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside
"A coconut has a very thick husk."
Any form of useless, dried-up, and subsequently worthless exterior of something
"His attorney was a dried-up husk of a man."
The supporting frame of a run of millstones.
To remove husks from.
An infection in cattle caused by a species of Dictyocaulus or lungworm
To cough, clear one's throat.
To say huskily, to utter in a husky voice.
Examples of HUSK in a Sentence
- "A coconut has a very thick husk."
- "His attorney was a dried-up husk of a man."
Word Details
Is HUSK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HUSK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HUSK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HUSK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | u | s | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HUSK
7 words from the letters in HUSK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HUSK in Word Games
HUSK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HUSK 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 HUSK to find 7 additional valid words.