What does DIKE mean?

DIKE is a valid word in the ENABLE word game list, worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends.

Pronunciation
/daɪk/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
9
How common
Uncommon

Meaning

noun

  1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
  2. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

verb

  1. enclose with a dike“dike the land to protect it from water”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

diked11dikes10diking12

Anagrams of DIKE

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside DIKE

5 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is DIKE a Scrabble word?

DIKE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Official tournament dictionaries differ slightly, so check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DIKE worth?

DIKE is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DIKE?

5 other words, including DE, DIE, KID and ED.