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PINK

/pɪŋk/

4-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

P 3
I 1
N 1
K 5

Meaning of PINK

noun
  1. The common minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus.
  2. A young Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, before it becomes a smolt; a parr.
noun
  1. A narrow boat.
noun
  1. A stab.
verb
  1. To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
  2. To prick with a sword.
noun
  1. Any of various flowers in the genus Dianthus, sometimes called carnations.
    "This garden in particular has a beautiful bed of pinks."
  2. A perfect example; excellence, perfection; the embodiment of some quality.
    "Your hat, madam, is the very pink of fashion."
verb
  1. To become pink in color, to redden.
  2. To turn (something) pink.
adjective
  1. Having a colour between red and white; pale red.
  2. Of a fox-hunter's jacket: scarlet.
noun
  1. A socialist who is not wholly communist.
verb
  1. 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).
  2. Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.
verb
  1. To wink; to blink.
adjective
  1. Half-shut; winking.
noun
  1. Any of various lake pigments or dyes in yellow, yellowish green, or brown shades made with plant coloring and a metallic oxide base.
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About the word PINK

Is "PINK" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PINK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PINK" worth?

In Scrabble, "PINK" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "PINK" mean?

The common minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus.

Does "PINK" have any anagrams?

No, "PINK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.