Sinker

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small ring-shaped fried cake similar to a doughnut.

“He ordered a coffee and a sinker at the roadside diner before heading back on the road.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

sink·er

Related Words

Synonyms

doughnutdonut

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ER and the K in position 4 is a distinctive choice that can unlock Wordle quickly

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points and the K makes this a rewarding Scrabble play with a familiar letter pattern

Words Related to Sinker

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “sinker” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

pinker sicker singer sinked sinner sinter tinker winker

Words you can make from Sinker

Shorter words formed from the letters in “sinker”.

inker keirs kerns kiers kines kirns kreis reink reins resin rinks rinse risen serin siker siren skein skier enki erik erin eris erns inks

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “sinker”.

brisken jerkins

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