DRINK
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DRINK a Scrabble word?
Yes. DRINK is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 10 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"
- the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
- the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"
- any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"
- a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
- any large deep body of water; "he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued"
- be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage"
- take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
- consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"
- drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; "The husband drinks and beats his wife"
- propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
Synonyms
drinking, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence, swallow, deglutition, beverage, drinkable, potable, drink in, imbibe, hit the bottle, booze, fuddle, tope, toast
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DRINK scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- R = 1
- I = 1
- N = 1
- K = 5
Letter counts: D×1, I×1, K×1, N×1, R×1
DRINK has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
DRINK is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with D, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DRINK — consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"" (10 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
DRINK is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DRINK a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DRINK (noun): the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall". Additional senses: the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"; any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"; a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner".
In standard Scrabble scoring, DRINK totals 10 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DRINK relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
DRINK is 5 letters long, begins with D, ends with K, and sorts to the alphagram DIKNR. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so DRINK is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 5-letter entries, DRINK ranks by raw score (10 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DRINK carries 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on D or K are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with K to rehearse parallel sets.
DRINK is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with D, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like DRINK frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DRINK contains D, I, K, N, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d???k to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DRINK include DR, NK, IN — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, R, I, N, K. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble drink directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 10 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DRINK as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DRINK — consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"" (10 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DRINK a valid Scrabble word?
- DRINK is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 10 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DRINK worth in Scrabble?
- DRINK is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DRINK mean?
- DRINK (noun): the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall". Additional senses: the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"; any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"; a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DRINK?
- DRINK scores 10 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does DRINK have anagrams?
- DRINK has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in DRINK?
- DRINK has 5 letters, starts with D, ends with K, and uses the alphagram DIKNR (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DRINK?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DRINK. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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