01 Word definition

dyke

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is DYKE a word?

Yes. DYKE is a 4-letter noun. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DYKE?

D-Y-K-E

DYKE contains 4 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

2noun

  1. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

Synonyms
butchdikedam
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends11points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DYKE spelled?

D1Y2K3E4
Starts withDYKFirst 3 letters
Ends withYKELast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About DYKE.

How do you spell DYKE?

DYKE is spelled D-Y-K-E. It contains 4 letters.