Nock
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cut or make small notches into the surface of something, or to fit an arrow onto a bowstring via its notch.
“The archer learnt to nock an arrow smoothly in a single fluid motion.”
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Ends in CK, a common Wordle pattern, and the O in the middle helps narrow down vowel placement.
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Worth 10 points, the CK combination scores well and the word has solid hook options.
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