How many points is TWINK worth in Scrabble?

TWINK is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TWINK?

TWINK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to TWINK?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TWINKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TWINK

12 pts

TWINK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. TWINK means "a weak or ineffectual person".

Meaning & examples

/twɪŋk/

Pronunciation: /twɪŋk/

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noun

One or more very small, short bursts of light.
A very short moment of time.

Synonyms: glint, twinkle, twinkling

verb

To twinkle; sparkle
To wink

noun

The chaffinch.

noun

A young, attractive, slim male, usually having little body hair.
A weak or effeminate man, whether gay or not.
A player in a multi-user dungeon or other roleplaying game who engages in obnoxious or abusive behaviour.

Synonyms: chicken, fag, faggot, poof

Antonyms: bear

verb

To engage in obnoxious or abusive behaviour in a multi-user dungeon or other roleplaying game, for example by griefing or by equipping a low-level character with advanced equipment from another player.

noun

Correction fluid or correction tape.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a weak or ineffectual person

In a sentence: "The twink is noted."

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Word forms

TWINKS13 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after TWINK. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

TWINKY16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TWINK, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

TWINK Scrabble FAQ

Is TWINK a Scrabble word?: TWINK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does TWINK mean?: a weak or ineffectual person
How do you use TWINK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The twink is noted."
How many points is TWINK worth in Scrabble?: TWINK is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TWINK?: TWINK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TWINK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TWINKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.