What does SINK mean?

Pronunciation
/sɪŋk/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
9
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. fall or descend to a lower place or level“He sank to his knees”
  2. cause to sink“The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor”
  3. pass into a specified state or condition“He sank into nirvana”
  4. go under,“The raft sank and its occupants drowned”
  5. descend into or as if into some soft substance or place“He sank into bed”
  6. appear to move downward“The sun dipped below the horizon”
  7. fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly“The real estate market fell off”
  8. fall or sink heavily“He slumped onto the couch”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

sank8sinks9

Anagrams of SINK

skin8 inks8kins8

Words inside SINK

8 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is SINK a valid word in word games?

SINK is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SINK worth?

SINK is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SINK?

8 other words, including IN, IS, SIN and SI.