5 Letter Words Containing ECK

There are 24+ five letter words with ECK in our English dictionary. Every five-letter ECK word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with ECK.

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Popular 5-Letter Words With ECK

check 16
decks 12
aleck 11
becke 13
becks 13
cleck 13
dreck 12
fecks 14
fleck 14
gecko 12
hecks 14
kecks 15

All 5-Letter Words With ECK (18 words)

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How Common is ECK as a Middle 5 Letter word?

There are 24 5-letter words containing ECK in English. The average Scrabble score here is 12.9, with -S endings dominating (42% of them).

Total Words
24
Avg Scrabble Score
12.9
Most Common Ending (42%)
S

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter ECK-Words in Scrabble

check 16
pecky 16
kecks 15
fecks 14
wreck 14
fleck 14

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains ECK?

16 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains ECK is check with a total of 16 points.

C 3
H 4
E 1
C 3
K 5
verb 1. examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something
Synonyms:
examineinspectlook atlook overscrutinizescansurvey
verb 2. stop or slow the progress of (something, typically something undesirable)
Synonyms:
haltstoparrestbring to a standstillcut short
verb 3. (of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are travelling
verb 4. mark or click on (a box) in order to select a particular option on a form, questionnaire, etc.
verb 5. move a piece or pawn to a square where it attacks (the opposing king)
verb 6. (in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing another player to do so instead
verb 7. (of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent
noun 1. an examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition
Synonyms:
examinationinspectionscrutinyscrutinizationcheck-upperusalstudyinvestigationprobedissectionanalysisassessmentinquiry
noun 2. a stopping or slowing of progress
noun 3. a move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent's king and by which the king may be checkmated
noun 4. a token of identification for left luggage
noun 5. a counter used as a stake in a gambling game
noun 6. a part of a piano which catches the hammer and prevents it retouching the strings
noun 7. a crack or flaw in timber
noun 8. a pattern of small squares
noun 9. an order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account, written on a specially printed form
Synonyms:
paymentsettlementmoneyfee
interjection 1. expressing assent or agreement
interjection 2. used by a chess player to announce that the opponent's king has been placed in check
adjective 1. having a checked pattern

FAQ 5 Letter Words With ECK

  • How many 5 letter words containing ECK are in the English dictionary?

    There are 24 5-letter words in the English dictionary that contain ECK. The average Scrabble score across them is 12.9.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words containing ECK worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "aleck", "dreck", "gecko", "speck" contain ECK and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "speck" is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words containing ECK?

    Everyday 5-letter words containing ECK include "check", "decks", "aleck", "becke", "becks".