Shrink

/ˈʃɹɪŋk/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Shrink

verb

  1. To cause to become smaller.

    "The dryer shrank my sweater."

  2. To become smaller; to contract.

    "This garment will shrink when wet."

  3. To cower or flinch.

    "Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."

  4. To draw back; to withdraw.
  5. To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
Anagrams of Shrink

No exact anagrams found for "shrink". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "shrink" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Shrink"

Shrink is a 6-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Shrink" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shrink" is a medium-scoring word.