Reek

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To be strongly suggestive of something, particularly an undesirable quality or characteristic.

“The whole deal reeks of nepotism and deserves a thorough investigation.”

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Synonyms

malodormalodourstench stink fetor foetormephitissmack

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double E in the middle and K at the end, K is less common in Wordle and helps narrow guesses

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Scrabble

K scores 5 points, placing the double E on a premium square adds considerable extra value

Words Related to Reek

Anagrams of Reek

Words that use exactly the same letters as “reek”.

eker erke

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “reek” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

beek deek geek reed reef reel seek week

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “reek”.

areek breek creek derek esker greek kerel keres kerne kerve kever rakee reeks reeky reesk rekey rokee seker skeer skere terek verek

Longer words starting with Reek

Words that begin with “reek”.

reeks reeky reeked

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