Reeked
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of reek, meaning gave off a strong unpleasant smell or strongly suggested the presence of something undesirable.
“The cellar reeked of damp timber and mildew that had not seen fresh air in years.”
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Double E and K make the EEK cluster at positions 2, 3 and 4 very distinctive and easy to narrow.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points with K scoring 5, and the EEK pattern is excellent for placing a high-value K tile.
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