ask
To put a question to someone; also, to request.
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WORD ENDINGS · K
Words ending
in K.
3-letter words
elk
A very large deer of North America, Europe and Asia; in Britain, the name is also used for the moose.
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ink
A colored liquid used for writing and printing.
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irk
To annoy.
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oak
A large tree that produces acorns.
Origin: Old English āc
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
wok
A large, bowl-shaped pan used for stir-frying.
Origin: Cantonese
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
yak
A large, long-haired wild or domestic ox of Tibet and central Asia.
Origin: Tibetan gyag
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
4-letter words
back
The rear part of the body from the neck to the hips; also, toward the place you came from.
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bank
A business that keeps and lends money; also, the land along a river.
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book
A set of printed pages fastened together inside a cover.
Origin: Old English bōc
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
cook
To prepare food by heating it; also, a person who does this.
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desk
A table used for writing, reading or working.
Origin: Medieval Latin desca
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
duck
A swimming bird with a broad flat bill; also, to lower your head quickly.
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fork
A tool with prongs used for eating or lifting food.
Origin: Old English, from Latin furca
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
hawk
A bird of prey with a hooked beak and sharp claws.
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kick
To hit something with your foot.
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lock
A device that keeps a door, box or lid closed until it is opened with a key.
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milk
The white liquid that mammals make to feed their young.
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neck
The part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders.
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park
A public area of land with grass and trees for people to enjoy.
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pink
A pale red color.
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rock
A large piece of stone; also, to move gently back and forth.
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sock
A soft covering for the foot, worn inside a shoe.
Origin: Old English, from Latin soccus
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
talk
To say words; to speak with someone.
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week
A period of seven days.
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5-letter words
black
The darkest color, like the night sky with no light.
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blank
Without any writing or marks.
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block
A solid piece of wood, stone or plastic; also, to get in the way of.
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brick
A block of baked clay used for building.
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chalk
A soft white stone; also, a stick of it used for writing on boards.
Origin: Old English, from Latin calx
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
check
To make sure something is correct; also, a pattern of squares.
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cheek
The side of the face below the eye.
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clock
A device that shows the time.
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crack
A narrow break or split in something; also, a sudden sharp noise.
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drink
To swallow a liquid; also, a liquid for drinking.
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flock
A group of birds or sheep.
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kayak
A light, narrow boat moved with a double-bladed paddle.
Origin: Inuit
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
kiosk
A small open booth that sells newspapers, snacks or tickets.
Origin: Turkish köşk, from Persian
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
knock
To hit a door to get attention; also, to hit and make something fall.
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plank
A long, flat piece of wood.
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quack
The sound a duck makes.
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quick
Fast; done in a short time.
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shark
A large fish with sharp teeth that lives in the sea.
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skunk
A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell when frightened.
Origin: Algonquian
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
snack
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
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speak
To say words out loud.
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stack
A neat pile of things, one on top of another.
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stick
A thin piece of wood; also, to fasten with glue or tape.
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stork
A tall wading bird with long legs and a long bill.
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thank
To tell someone you are grateful.
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think
To use your mind to form ideas or make decisions.
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track
A path or trail; also, marks left by an animal or vehicle.
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truck
A large vehicle for carrying goods.
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trunk
The main stem of a tree; also, an elephant's long nose; also, a large box for storing things.
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whisk
A kitchen tool of wire loops for beating eggs or cream; also, to beat with one.
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6-letter words
attack
To try to hurt or defeat someone; also, an act of attacking.
Origin: French attaquer
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
hijack
To take control of a vehicle, ship or plane by force.
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shriek
A loud, high-pitched cry.
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squeak
A short, high sound, like a mouse makes.
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streak
A long, thin line or mark.
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unlock
To open something with a key.
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unpack
To take things out of a bag, box or suitcase.
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bookmark
Something put between pages to mark your place in a book.
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firework
A device that bursts with colored lights and loud bangs when lit.
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Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
hammock
A hanging bed made of cloth or netting.
Origin: Spanish hamaca, from Taino
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
haystack
A large pile of dried grass stored outdoors.
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Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
homework
Work that a teacher gives students to do at home.
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network
A system of connected lines, people or computers.
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notebook
A book of blank pages for writing notes.
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outlook
A view from a place; also, a way of thinking about the future.
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padlock
A lock with a curved bar that you can hook through a ring and snap shut.
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Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
peacock
A male peafowl, a bird whose long tail feathers have spots like eyes.
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Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
shamrock
A small plant with three leaflets, such as a clover, used as a symbol of Ireland.
Origin: Irish seamróg
Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
shipwreck
The sinking or destruction of a ship at sea.
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Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
sidewalk
A paved path for walking at the side of a street.
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Source: Merriam-Webster, checked 2026-11-04
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