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WONK

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

W 4/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5

Definition of WONK

noun

An overly studious person, particularly student.

noun

(by extension) A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.

Synonyms of WONK

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is WONK a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: Short words like WONK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for WONK

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

Letter wonk Total
Scrabble 4115 11
WWF 4125 12

Anagrams of WONK

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use WONK in Word Games

WONK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: WONK 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 WONK to find 13 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WONK

What does WONK mean?
WONK is a noun. An overly studious person, particularly student.
Is WONK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WONK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WONK worth in Scrabble?
WONK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from WONK?
You can make 13 words from the letters in WONK. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WONK?
Synonyms of WONK include: nerd. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of WONK?
The anagrams of WONK (words using the exact same letters) are: KNOW. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.