Dinkey
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small locomotive used for light or short-distance haulage work.
“The dinkey shuttled timber wagons along the narrow-gauge track at the sawmill.”
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dink·ey
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Unusual EY ending, presence of K is a distinctive letter to watch for
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Worth 14 points, K at 5 points and Y at 4 points make this a high-value play
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