SHUCKS
6 letters
15 Scrabble points
/ʃʌks/
Definition of SHUCKS
noun
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The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
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A fraud; a scam.
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A phony.
verb
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To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).
"Shall we shuck walnuts?"
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To remove (any outer covering).
"I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool."
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To fool; to hoax.
interjection
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Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
"Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party."
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(possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.
"Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
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Length
6 letters
Scrabble Score
15 points