SINK
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //sɪŋk//
verb
- (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something."A stone sinks in water. The sun gradually sank in the west."
- (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something."An iceberg sank the Titanic. British battleships sank the Bismarck."
- (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something."Before installing the new surfacing material, sink any protruding nails."
- (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something."to sink a well in the ground"
noun
- (geology) A sinkhole.
- (ecology) A habitat that cannot support a population on its own but receives the excess of individuals from some other source.
- (uncountable) Descending motion; descent."An excessive sink rate at touchdown can cause the aircraft's landing gear to collapse."
- (uncountable) Descending motion; descent."Jones has a two-seamer with heavy sink."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SINK'?
The word SINK is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
S1
I1
N1
K5
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SINK'?
The word SINK is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
S1
I1
N2
K5
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.