POKE
/pəʊk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of POKE
A prod, jab, or thrust.
A lazy person; a dawdler.
A stupid or uninteresting person.
To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
To rummage; to feel or grope around.
"I poked about in the rubble, trying to find my lost keys."
A sack or bag.
A long, wide sleeve.
Examples of POKE in a Sentence
- "I poked about in the rubble, trying to find my lost keys."
Word Details
Is POKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like POKE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for POKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POKE
11 words from the letters in POKE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use POKE in Word Games
POKE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: POKE 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 POKE to find 11 additional valid words.