How many points is KIN worth in Scrabble?

KIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KIN?

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

Can you add a letter to KIN?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AKIN, SKIN, KINA, KIND, KINE, KING, KINK, KINO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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KIN

7 pts

KIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. KIN means "a group of persons of common ancestry".

Meaning & examples

/kɪn/

Pronunciation: /kɪn/

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noun

Race; family; breed; kind.
Persons of the same race or family; kindred.
One or more relatives, such as siblings or cousins, taken collectively.

adjective

Related by blood or marriage, akin. Generally used in "kin to".
Example: It turns out my back-fence neighbor is kin to one of my co-workers.

noun

A primitive Chinese musical instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.

noun

A day, in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.

verb

(auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
Example: She can speak English, French, and German. I can play football. Can you remember your fifth birthday?
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
Example: You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework. Can I use your pen?
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.
Example: Animals can experience emotions.

Synonyms: be able to, cognize, grok, ken, may

Antonyms: can't, cannot, can’t

verb

To seal in a can.
Example: They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.
To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
Example: They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.
To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
Example: He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a group of persons of common ancestry

In a sentence: "The kin is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of KIN. It scores 7 points.

Word forms

KINS8 pts

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after KIN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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KIN Scrabble FAQ

Is KIN a Scrabble word?: KIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does KIN mean?: a group of persons of common ancestry
How do you use KIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kin is noted."
How many points is KIN worth in Scrabble?: KIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KIN?: KIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AKIN, SKIN, KINA, KIND, KINE, KING, KINK, KINO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

KIN

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