Uncork
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To pull the cork from a bottle, or more broadly to release or let loose something that has been held in check.
“He uncorked a bottle of champagne to celebrate the team's hard-won victory.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ʌnˈkɔːk/
Syllables
un·cork
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Wordle
Starts with UNC, ends in -ORK, contains CORK within the word
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Scrabble
UNCORK scores 12 points, K worth 5, CORK is a useful embedded stem
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