Kinked
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of kink, meaning developed a sharp twist or abrupt bend, or suffered a painful muscle spasm.
“The hosepipe kinked and stopped the water flow just as he turned on the tap.”
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Contains K, I, N, K, E, D with two K letters, making double-K a useful pattern to remember
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Two K tiles (5 pts each) in a single word gives exceptional rack value of 10 pts from K alone
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