How many points is AKIN worth in Scrabble?

AKIN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AKIN?

AKIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAKIN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

AKIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. AKIN means "related by blood".

/əˈkɪn/

(of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood.
(often followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

related by blood

In a sentence: "It is akin."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AKIN. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter before AKIN. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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Is AKIN a Scrabble word?: AKIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does AKIN mean?: related by blood
How do you use AKIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is akin."
How many points is AKIN worth in Scrabble?: AKIN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AKIN?: AKIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AKIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAKIN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.