LEEK
/liːk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of LEEK
The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
Any of several species of Allium, broadly resembling the domesticated plant in appearance in the wild.
Word Details
Is LEEK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LEEK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LEEK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LEEK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | e | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEEK
9 words from the letters in LEEK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LEEK in Word Games
LEEK is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LEEK 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 LEEK to find 9 additional valid words.