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/lɪŋk/noun · verb

Link can refer to the means of connection between things linked in series, a fastener that serves to join or connect, or the state of being connected. As a verb, link can mean to make a logical or causal connection, be or become joined or united or linked, or connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces.

13 meanings4 lettersScrabble 8

Length

4

Scrabble

8

WWF

10

Starts

LI

Ends

INK

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “LINK” Mean?

/lɪŋk/

link has 13 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

9 senses
1

the means of connection between things linked in series

Synonyms

2

a fastener that serves to join or connect

the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction

Synonyms

3

the state of being connected

the connection between church and state is inescapable

4

a connecting shape

5

a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain

6

(computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list

Show 3 more noun definitions
7

a channel for communication between groups

he provided a liaison with the guerrillas

8

a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network

9

an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data

Verb

4 senses
1

make a logical or causal connection

I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind

colligate these facts

I cannot relate these events at all

2

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

Can you connect the two loudspeakers?

Tie the ropes together

Link arms

Synonyms

3

be or become joined or united or linked

The two streets connect to become a highway

Our paths joined

The travelers linked up again at the airport

4

link with or as with a yoke

yoke the oxen together

Synonyms

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

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Definition

the means of connection between things linked in series

Length

4 letters

Starts With

L

Ends With

K

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Letters

L, I, N, K

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

l
i
n
k

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for link.

LINK is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 8.
It starts with L and ends with K.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 25%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using link in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★☆☆

LINK has a Scrabble score of 8. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

LINK is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

LINK can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

LINK 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 link.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

K

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

CVCC

Vowel Share

25%

Consonant Share

75%

Bigrams

LI, IN, NK

Trigrams

LIN, INK

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for link.

LINK is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with L and ends with K, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 8, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with L and ends with K, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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