Sulk
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A state of sullen withdrawal or gloomy silence adopted to express displeasure or resentment.
“He retreated into a sulk after being told the trip had been cancelled.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sʌlk/
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Wordle
Ends in the uncommon cluster LK. Testing K in the final position can narrow down Wordle candidates quickly.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points with K (5). A compact, high-value word that extends naturally to SULKS or SULKED.
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