WAKE
/ˈweɪk/
4-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of WAKE
noun
- The act of waking, or state of being awake.
- The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.
verb
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(often followed by up) To stop sleeping.
"I woke up at four o'clock this morning."
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(often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
"The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream."
noun
- A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.
- (Church of England) An annual parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking.
noun
- The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.
- The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft.
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Anagrams of WAKE
weak11
weka11
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About the word WAKE
Is "WAKE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WAKE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WAKE" worth?
In Scrabble, "WAKE" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "WAKE" mean?
The act of waking, or state of being awake.
What are the anagrams of "WAKE"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as WAKE: WEAK, WEKA.