tinker
NOUNVERB
/tɪŋkər/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH T
tinker is a valid 6-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
T1I1N1K5E1R1
1 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does tinker mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
Small mackerel found nearly worldwide.
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2
A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts.
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3
Formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living.
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VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.
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RELATED
2
Try to fix or mend.
“Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right”
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3
Work as a tinker or tinkerer.
BROADER
AT THE BOARD
Anagrams of tinker
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