HAWKS

5-letter word · 15 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of HAWKS

noun
  1. A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
    "It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world."
  2. Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon
verb
  1. To hunt with a hawk.
  2. To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.
    "to hawk at flies"
noun
  1. A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.
verb
  1. To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.
    "The vendors were hawking their wares from little tables lining either side of the market square."
noun
  1. A noisy effort to force up phlegm from the throat.
verb
  1. To cough up something from one's throat.
  2. To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.
    "Grandpa sat on the front porch, hawking and wheezing, as he packed his pipe with cheap tobacco."
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About the word HAWKS

Is "HAWKS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "HAWKS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "HAWKS" worth?

In Scrabble, "HAWKS" is worth 15 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 45.

What does "HAWKS" mean?

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

Does "HAWKS" have any anagrams?

No, "HAWKS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.