block
Block can refer to a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides), a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings, or a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides. As a verb, block can mean to render unsuitable for passage, hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of, or stop from happening or developing.
Length
5
Scrabble
13
WWF
16
Starts
BL
Ends
OCK
Difficulty
Medium
Dictionary
What Does “BLOCK” Mean?
block has 28 documented senses across noun, verb.
Noun
12 sensesa solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
“the pyramids were built with large stone blocks”
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
“he lives in the next block”
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
Synonyms
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
“he reserved a large block of seats”
“he held a large block of the company's stock”
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
“there is a block of classrooms in the west wing”
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
“since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms ‘block’ and ‘sector’ are sometimes used interchangeably”
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an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
“I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block”
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
Synonyms
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
“the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked”
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
“they put their paintings on the block”
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Synonyms
Verb
16 sensesinterfere with or prevent the reception of signals
“Jam the Voice of America”
“block the signals emitted by this station”
Synonyms
run on a block system
“block trains”
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
“block a nerve”
“block a muscle”
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shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
“The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage”
“The trees obstruct my view of the mountains”
Synonyms
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
“block the book cover”
support, secure, or raise with a block
“block a plate for printing”
“block the wheels of a car”
be unable to remember
“I'm drawing a blank”
“You are blocking the name of your first wife!”
Synonyms
shape by using a block
“Block a hat”
“block a garment”
shape into a block or blocks
“block the graphs so one can see the results clearly”
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
“Blocked funds”
“Freeze the assets of this hostile government”
“They block the money”
Synonyms
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Word Intelligence
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Definition
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Length
5 letters
Starts With
B
Ends With
K
Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Letters
B, L, O, C, K
Use Case
Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.
Letter Breakdown
Word Facts
Key letter, score, and pattern facts for block.
Word Strategy
Strategy notes for using block in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.
Scrabble Strategy
★★★★☆BLOCK has a Scrabble score of 13. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★★★☆BLOCK is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.
Crossword Strategy
★★★★☆BLOCK can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.
Anagram Strategy
★★★★☆BLOCK uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.
Letter Intelligence
A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside block.
Unique Letters
5
Repeated Letters
0
Highest Value Letter
K
Letter Pattern
ABCDE
CV Pattern
CCVCC
Vowel Share
20%
Consonant Share
80%
Bigrams
BL, LO, OC, CK
Trigrams
BLO, LOC, OCK
Crossword Intelligence
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