Firkin
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A traditional British unit of liquid capacity equal to nine imperial gallons.
“The brewer filled a firkin with ale before moving it to the larger barrels.”
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Syllables
fir·kin
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Two I vowels and an uncommon K in position four, the FIR start is a useful opener
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Scrabble
The K scores 5 points, valid and rare so it can surprise opponents, hooks neatly with S
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