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Word: HUNKS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 U 1 N 1 K 5 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /hหˆสŒnks/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of HUNKS

noun
  1. A crotchety or surly person.
  2. A stingy man; a miser.
noun
  1. A large or dense piece of something.

    "a hunk of metal"

  2. A sexually attractive boy or man, especially one who is muscular.
  3. A record of differences between almost contiguous portions of two files (or other sources of information). Differences that are widely separated by areas which are identical in both files would not be part of a single hunk. Differences that are separated by small regions which are identical in both files may comprise a single hunk. Patches are made up of hunks.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "hunks", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "hunks" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HUNKS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
HUNKS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is HUNKS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, HUNKS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in HUNKS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in HUNKS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HUNKS:

  • # the hunks effect
  • # master of hunks
  • # playing with hunks
  • # in terms of hunks

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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