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LEEK

/liːk/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

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

Definition of LEEK

noun

The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

noun

Any of several species of Allium, broadly resembling the domesticated plant in appearance in the wild.

Synonyms of LEEK

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is LEEK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LEEK 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 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 leek Total
Scrabble 1115 8
WWF 2115 9

Anagrams of LEEK

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEEK

9 words from the letters in LEEK

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEEK

What does LEEK mean?
LEEK is a noun. The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
Is LEEK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEEK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEEK worth in Scrabble?
LEEK 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 LEEK?
You can make 9 words from the letters in LEEK. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LEEK?
Synonyms of LEEK include: scallion, the Cambrian symbol. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of LEEK?
The anagrams of LEEK (words using the exact same letters) are: KEEL, LEKE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.