How many points is KINKS worth in Scrabble?

KINKS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KINKS?

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

Can you add a letter to KINKS?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SKINKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

KINKS

13 pts

KINKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. KINKS is a noun form of kink. KINK means "twist or bend in rope, wire, hair, etc".

Meaning & examples

noun

A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying.

verb

To laugh loudly.
To gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.

noun

A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.
Example: We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose.
A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.
Example: They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks.
An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice.

Antonyms: normophilia

verb

To form a kink or twist.
To be formed into a kink or twist.

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

KINKS is a noun form of kink. KINK means "twist or bend in rope, wire, hair, etc".

In a sentence: "The kinks is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

KINK12 pts

Front hooks

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

SKINKS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

KINKS Scrabble FAQ

Is KINKS a Scrabble word?: KINKS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does KINKS mean?: KINKS is a noun form of kink. KINK means "twist or bend in rope, wire, hair, etc".
How do you use KINKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The kinks is noted."
How many points is KINKS worth in Scrabble?: KINKS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KINKS?: KINKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KINKS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SKINKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.