How many points is TINKERS worth in Scrabble?

TINKERS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TINKERS?

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

Can you add a letter to TINKERS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TINKERS

11 pts

TINKERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. TINKERS is a noun form of tinker. TINKER means "(formerly) travelling mender of pots and pans".

Meaning & examples

noun

An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.
A member of the Irish Traveller community. A gypsy.
(usually with "little") A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

Synonyms: traveller, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, scamp, scoundrel

verb

To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.
To work as a tinker.
To tinker with; to tweak or attempt to fix.

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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

TINKERS is a noun form of tinker. TINKER means "(formerly) travelling mender of pots and pans".

In a sentence: "The tinkers is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TINKER10 pts

Front hooks

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

STINKERS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

TINKERS Scrabble FAQ

Is TINKERS a Scrabble word?: TINKERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does TINKERS mean?: TINKERS is a noun form of tinker. TINKER means "(formerly) travelling mender of pots and pans".
How do you use TINKERS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tinkers is noted."
How many points is TINKERS worth in Scrabble?: TINKERS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TINKERS?: TINKERS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TINKERS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STINKERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.