Polk
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States, whose expansionist presidency led to the Mexican-American War and the acquisition of California and much of the southwest.
“Polk served as president from 1845 to 1849 and achieved every major goal he set in office.”
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Wordle
Contains P, O, L, K. A proper noun. The OLK cluster is uncommon and worth noting if it appears in clues.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, but as a proper noun it is not valid in standard Scrabble. Avoid playing it competitively.
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