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WINKLE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Winkle.

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Winkle - as a noun

Small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
periwinkle

Edible marine gastropod

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
periwinkle

Winkle - as a verb

Emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

Example: "Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scintillatetwinkle

Gleam or glow intermittently

Example: "The lights were flashing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blinkflashtwinklewink
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
radiate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove or displace from a position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
winkle out

Example Sentences

"I found a beautiful winkle shell on the beach."
"The winkle is a small sea snail found in rocky shores."
"She collected a handful of winkles to use in her art project."
"Would you like some winkles with your seafood platter?"
"The fisherman used a winkle as bait to catch a larger fish."
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Word Game Points

Is WINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, winkle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WINKLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WINKLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, winkle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WINKLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is WINKLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, winkle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WINKLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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