01 Word definition

lock

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is LOCK a word?

Yes. LOCK is a 4-letter noun. a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LOCK?

L-O-C-K

LOCK contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with K.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

2noun

  1. a strand or cluster of hair

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends12points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LOCK spelled?

L1O2C3K4
Starts withLOCFirst 3 letters
Ends withOCKLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About LOCK.

How do you spell LOCK?

LOCK is spelled L-O-C-K. It contains 4 letters.