Shock

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A sudden upsetting or surprising event, or an electric discharge.

“The news of his promotion came as a complete shock.”

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Contains SH start, O vowel, and CK ending pattern.

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Worth 14 points; K and H provide high value.

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