How many points is HINKY worth in Scrabble?

HINKY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HINKY?

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

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

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15 pts

HINKY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. HINKY means "suspicious".

Acting suspiciously; strange, unusual; acting in a manner as if having something to hide, or seemingly crooked.
Suspicious (of something).
Dishonest; sketchy; shady

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

suspicious

In a sentence: "It is hinky."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HINKY. It scores 15 points.

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

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HINKY, without blank tiles.

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Is HINKY a Scrabble word?: HINKY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does HINKY mean?: suspicious
How do you use HINKY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is hinky."
How many points is HINKY worth in Scrabble?: HINKY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HINKY?: HINKY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HINKY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHINKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.