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MONKS

/mʌŋks/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

M 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
S 1/1

Definition of MONKS

noun

A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

noun

In earlier usage, an eremite or hermit devoted to solitude, as opposed to a cenobite, who lived communally.

noun

A male who leads an isolated life; a loner, a hermit.

verb

To be a monk.

verb

To act like a monk; especially to be contemplative.

verb

To monkey or meddle; to behave in a manner that is not systematic.

noun

A monkey.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is MONKS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: MONKS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MONKS

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

Letter monks Total
Scrabble 31151 11
WWF 41251 13

How to Use MONKS in Word Games

MONKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, MONKS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MONKS to find 26 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MONKS

What does MONKS mean?
MONKS is a noun. A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.
Is MONKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MONKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MONKS worth in Scrabble?
MONKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MONKS?
You can make 26 words from the letters in MONKS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.