Mink
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The dense, soft, and highly prized fur of the mink, a small semi-aquatic mammal.
“She was given a mink stole as a wedding gift, though she later donated it to a vintage charity shop.”
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/mɪŋk/
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Wordle
Ends in -INK, shares the pattern with rink, link, sink, pink and wink, one of the best Wordle patterns to know
Scrabble
The K scores 5 points, lifting MINK above average for its length, hooks to MINKS, fits the -INK family for parallel plays
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