SACKS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SACKS
A bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that typically contains a fluid.
(games) A sacrifice.
"Kasparov's queen sac early in the game gained him a positional advantage against Kramnik."
(games) To sacrifice.
"I kept saccing monsters at the altar until I was rewarded with a new weapon."
The privilege, formerly enjoyed by the lord of a manor, of holding courts, trying causes, and imposing fines.
A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
The amount a sack holds; also, an archaic or historical measure of varying capacity, depending on commodity type and according to local usage; an old English measure of weight, usually of wool, equal to 13 stone (182 pounds), or in other sources, 26 stone (364 pounds).
"The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels. — McElrath."
The plunder and pillaging of a captured town or city.
"The sack of Rome."
To put in a sack or sacks.
"Help me sack the groceries."
Examples of SACKS in a Sentence
- "Kasparov's queen sac early in the game gained him a positional advantage against Kramnik."
- "I kept saccing monsters at the altar until I was rewarded with a new weapon."
- "The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels. — McElrath."
- "The sack of Rome."
Word Details
Is SACKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SACKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SACKS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SACKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | c | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SACKS
16 words from the letters in SACKS
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How to Use SACKS in Word Games
SACKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SACKS 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 SACKS to find 16 additional valid words.