Nook
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small, sheltered, and secluded corner or recess that offers privacy or a sense of comfort.
“She curled up in the nook beside the fireplace with a good book.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/nʊk/
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Wordle
Contains a double O in the middle flanked by N and K, the OO pattern is a strong Wordle clue
Scrabble
K is worth 5 points making NOOK a solid scorer, hooks with S or Y for NOOKS and NOOKY
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