How many words contain the sequence 'nk'?

There are 3 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'nk'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'nk'?

Some common words containing 'nk' include Bank, Pachinko, Thank. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Are there any short words that contain 'nk'?

Yes, you can use our 'Words by Length' feature to find short 3 or 4-letter words containing 'nk'. Short words are incredibly useful for getting out of tight spots in word games.

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Words Containing
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Explore a comprehensive list of English words that contain the sequence "nk". Perfect for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, and expanding your vocabulary.

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All Words Containing 'nk'

Bank Noun, Verb Pachinko Noun Thank Verb

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1. Choose the sentence that uses 'thank' correctly.

I want to thank for the gift. I want to thank you for the gift. I want to thank to you for the gift. I want to say thank for the gift.

2. What is the correct adjective form of 'thank'?

Thanking Thankful Thankable Thankly

3. The name 'pachinko' most likely comes from...

A general's family name A city in Japan A clicking sound A temple bell

4. When did pachinko-style games first appear in Japan?

1860s 1900 1920s 1970s

5. What does a pachinko player actually win during play?

Small steel balls Gold coins Subway tokens Baseball tickets

6. What is the correct way to write the phrase meaning 'a letter expressing gratitude'?

A thank you letter A thank-you letter A thankyou letter A thanking letter

7. Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?

She thanked him. I must thank you. He said thank you. He thanked to her.

8. The first syllable of 'pachinko' sounds like...

pay puh pah pee

9. What part of speech is 'bank' in the sentence: 'I bank at First National'?

Noun Verb Adjective Preposition

10. What part of speech is the word 'thank' primarily used as?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

11. Where does the primary stress fall in 'bank'?

First syllable Second syllable It is unstressed The whole word is stressed

12. Which word is the closest synonym to 'bank' in a geographical context?

Ocean Shore Mountain Valley

13. Which famous 2017 novel shares its name with this game?

Norwegian Wood Pachinko Kafka on the Shore 1Q84

14. Which sentence is a polite, but firm, way of telling someone to do something?

I thank you to be quiet. I'll thank you to be quiet. I am thanking you to be quiet. I thanked you to be quiet.

15. Which syllable is stressed in 'pachinko'?

First Second Third All equally

16. Which word is the correct noun form usually used to express gratitude?

Thank Thanks Thanking Thankful

17. A 'pachinko parlor' is...

A tea house A karaoke bar A reading room A hall full of pachinko machines

18. What kind of machine is pachinko played on?

A slot machine A flat pinball table A video console A vertical pinball-like machine

19. Pachinko originated in which country?

China Japan Korea Thailand

20. What is a 'blood bank'?

A bank that gives loans to doctors A place where blood is stored for transfusions A river bank that is red A bank made of red bricks

21. In aviation, what does it mean to 'bank'?

To deposit money before flying To tilt the aircraft to one side when turning To land the plane To turn off the engines

22. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

I am banking on you to be there. I am banking you to be there. I am banking at you to be there. I am banking for you to be there.

23. How many syllables does the word 'thank' have?

One Two Three Four

24. Which sentence uses 'bank' correctly?

I put my wallet in my bank. We sat on the bank and watched the river flow. The bank barked at the mailman. I banked the food to the oven.

25. How many syllables does 'bank' have?

One Two Three Four

26. Historically, the word 'thank' shares its root with which other English word?

Tank Think Bank Rank

27. What does the phrase 'thanks to' mean in a sentence like 'Thanks to the rain, the garden grew'?

Expressing gratitude to the rain Because of the rain Despite the rain Asking the rain for help

28. In Japan, winning pachinko balls are typically exchanged for...

Nothing at all Free noodles only Prizes, sometimes converted to cash nearby Extra lighting credits

29. What does the verb 'bank on' mean?

To physically put money in a bank To rely or depend on something To build a dirt mound To tilt an airplane