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PECK

/pɛk/

4-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

P 3
E 1
C 3
K 5

Meaning of PECK

noun
  1. An act of striking with a beak.
  2. A small kiss.
verb
  1. To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).
    "The birds pecked at their food."
  2. To form by striking with the beak or a pointed instrument.
    "to peck a hole in a tree"
noun
  1. One quarter of a bushel; a dry measure of eight quarts.
    "They picked a peck of wheat."
  2. A great deal; a large or excessive quantity.
    "She figured most children probably ate a peck of dirt before they turned ten."
verb
  1. To throw.
  2. To lurch forward; especially, of a horse, to stumble after hitting the ground with the toe instead of the flat of the foot.
noun
  1. Discoloration caused by fungus growth or insects.
    "an occurrence of peck in rice"
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About the word PECK

Is "PECK" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PECK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PECK" worth?

In Scrabble, "PECK" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "PECK" mean?

An act of striking with a beak.

Does "PECK" have any anagrams?

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