Creaked
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of creak: produced a harsh, high-pitched squeaking sound when moved or put under strain.
“The floorboard creaked loudly under her weight as she tiptoed down the hall.”
Pronunciation
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/kriːkt/
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Wordle
CREAK plus -ED, the EAK vowel cluster is a useful positional marker to identify early
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Scrabble
Seven common letters with a K for a small bonus, hooks cleanly onto CREAK
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