01 Word definition

lacks

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is LACKS a word?

Yes. LACKS is a 5-letter verb. LACKS is a plural or present-tense form of LACK: to be insufficiently prepared Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LACKS?

L-A-C-K-S

LACKS contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

LACKS is a plural or present-tense form of LACK.

1verb

  1. LACKS is a plural or present-tense form of LACK: to be insufficiently prepared

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends13points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LACKS spelled?

L1A2C3K4S5
Starts withLACFirst 3 letters
Ends withCKSLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LACKS.

How do you spell LACKS?

LACKS is spelled L-A-C-K-S. It contains 5 letters.