Calkins

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of calkin, the metal projections fixed to the base of horseshoes to give extra grip and prevent slipping.

“The blacksmith attached calkins to all four shoes before the horse competed on the icy track.”

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Synonyms

cleats grips

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Wordle

Contains the uncommon K, ends in -INS, a frequent pattern, C, A, L, K, I, N, S are worth testing for K placement.

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points (C3+A1+L1+K5+I1+N1+S1). K tile is the highest-value letter, solid specialist term.

Words Related to Calkins

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “calkins” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

calking catkins

Words you can make from Calkins

Shorter words formed from the letters in “calkins”.

calkin clanks clinks linacs alick alkin anils cains calin calks canis canli claik clank clans clink incas kails kains kalis kilan kilns kisan klans

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