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LAKE

/leɪk/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

L 1/2
A 1/1
K 5/5
E 1/1

Definition of LAKE

noun

A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.

noun

A large, landlocked stretch of water.

noun

A large amount of liquid; as, a wine lake.

noun

An offering, sacrifice, gift.

noun

Play; sport; game; fun; glee.

verb

To present an offering.

verb

To leap, jump, exert oneself, play.

noun

A kind of fine, white linen.

Examples of LAKE in a Sentence

  • "For example, the name of a lake prepared by extending the aluminum salt prepared from FD&C Blue No. 1 upon the substratum would be FD&C Blue No. 1--Aluminum Lake."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is LAKE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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

Letter Values for LAKE

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

Letter lake Total
Scrabble 1151 8
WWF 2151 9

Anagrams of LAKE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use LAKE in Word Games

LAKE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LAKE 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 LAKE to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LAKE

What does LAKE mean?
LAKE is a noun. A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.
Is LAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAKE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAKE worth in Scrabble?
LAKE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LAKE?
You can make 15 words from the letters in LAKE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LAKE?
The anagrams of LAKE (words using the exact same letters) are: KALE, LEAK. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.