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Word: LANK

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 A 1 N 1 K 5
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /lหˆรฆnk/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
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 LANK

verb
  1. To become lank.
adjective
  1. Slender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean.
  2. Meagre, paltry, scant in quantity.
  3. (of hair) Straight and flat; thin and limp. (Often associated with being greasy.)

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "lank" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "lank", surprising the rest of the board members."

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 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LANK a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LANK is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LANK worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LANK is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in LANK? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in LANK.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as LANK:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of LANK:

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of LANK:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of LANK:

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

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