STINK
/stɪŋk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of STINK
A strong bad smell.
A complaint or objection.
"If you don't make a stink about the problem, nothing will be done."
To have a strong bad smell.
To be greatly inferior; to perform badly.
"That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end."
To give an impression of dishonesty or untruth.
"Something stinks about the politician's excuses."
Bad; inferior; worthless.
"The concert was stink. / That was a stink concert."
Bad-smelling, stinky.
Examples of STINK in a Sentence
- "If you don't make a stink about the problem, nothing will be done."
- "That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end."
- "Something stinks about the politician's excuses."
- "The concert was stink. / That was a stink concert."
Word Details
Is STINK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STINK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STINK uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STINK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | i | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Anagrams of STINK
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STINK
37 words from the letters in STINK
5-letter words
4-letter words
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How to Use STINK in Word Games
STINK is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STINK 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 STINK to find 37 additional valid words.