Socket
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A hollow receptacle into which something fits or connects.
“She plugged the lamp into the electrical socket.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sɒkət̩̩/
Syllables
sock·et
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CK combination, good vowel placement.
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Worth 12 points, C and K provide decent value.
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