Funk

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

A style of music with strong rhythm; a state of depression or bad mood.

“The band played great funk music all night.”

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F-U-N-K pattern with K ending; uncommon K usage.

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Worth 11 points; K is valuable at 5 points.

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