WORK
/wɜːk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WORK
(heading) Employment.
(heading) Effort.
Sustained effort to achieve a goal or result, especially overcoming obstacles.
"We don't have much time. Let's get to work piling up those sandbags."
To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
"He’s working in a bar."
To effect by gradual degrees.
"he worked his way through the crowd"
To embroider with thread.
Examples of WORK in a Sentence
- "We don't have much time. Let's get to work piling up those sandbags."
- "He’s working in a bar."
- "he worked his way through the crowd"
Word Details
Is WORK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WORK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WORK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WORK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | o | r | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WORK
10 words from the letters in WORK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WORK in Word Games
WORK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WORK 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 WORK to find 10 additional valid words.