Sunk
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a state of irreversible failure or hopeless ruin.
“Without the correct paperwork, the entire proposal was sunk before the meeting had even begun.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sʌŋk/
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Wordle
Ends in NK, a distinctive cluster. The U in second position is common and worth confirming early.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points with K (5). A compact, high-value four-letter word that extends naturally to SUNKEN.
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