Jinks

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

lively frolics or escapades

“High jinks in the dormitory kept everyone awake.”

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Synonyms

hijinks

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Wordle

"Jinks" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.

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Scrabble

"Jinks" is worth 16 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.

Words Related to Jinks

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “jinks” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

finks ginks jinns junks kinks links minks oinks pinks rinks sinks winks

Words you can make from Jinks

Shorter words formed from the letters in “jinks”.

inks sink skin

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