Definition of clinks

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • clinks is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • clinks is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • clinks is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of clinks


  • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gaol
    2. jail
    3. jailhouse
    4. pokey
    5. poky
    6. slammer
  • a short light metallic sound (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chink
    2. click
  • make or emit a high sound (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. chink
    2. tink
    3. tinkle
  • make a high sound typical of glass (verb)

    Examples

    1. champagne glasses clinked to make a toast

See definition of clinks in Merriam Webster