Word: PINKED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of PINKED
- To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
- To prick with a sword.
- To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule.
- To become pink in color, to redden.
- To turn (something) pink.
- To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat.
- Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).
- Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.
- To wink; to blink.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "pinked" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "pinked" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PINKED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PINKED:
- # the pinked effect
- # master of pinked
- # playing with pinked
- # in terms of pinked
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