Winker

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who winks, or informally a vehicle's indicator light.

“The driver forgot to use his winker before turning at the junction.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈwɪŋkə/

Syllables

wink·er

Related Words

Synonyms

blinker blinder

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains W and K, which are both lower-frequency letters in Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, K is the top-value tile here, -ER hook is flexible

Words Related to Winker

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “winker” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

pinker sinker tinker wicker winder winger winier winked winner winter

Words you can make from Winker

Shorter words formed from the letters in “winker”.

erwin inker reink rewin winer enki erik erin kern kine knew nike rein rink weir wine wink wire wren

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