WINK
/ˈwɪŋk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WINK
An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.
A brief period of sleep; especially forty winks.
A brief time; an instant.
To close one's eyes in sleep.
To close one's eyes.
Usually followed by at: to look the other way, to turn a blind eye.
A disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.
(Chiefly British) Periwinkle.
Word Details
Is WINK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WINK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WINK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WINK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | n | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WINK
6 words from the letters in WINK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WINK in Word Games
WINK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WINK 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 WINK to find 6 additional valid words.