Unhook
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To detach or release something from a hook or fastening.
“She reached behind her to unhook the clasp of her necklace before going to bed.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ʌnˈhʊk/
Syllables
un·hook
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Wordle
Contains the double OO pattern which is distinctive in Wordle, HOOK is a strong sub-word
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the K tile is highly valuable and HOOK is an excellent sub-word
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