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KIN

/kɪn/

3-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points

K 5
I 1
N 1

Meaning of KIN

noun
  1. Race; family; breed; kind.
  2. Persons of the same race or family; kindred.
adjective
  1. Related by blood or marriage, akin. Generally used in "kin to".
    "It turns out my back-fence neighbor is kin to one of my co-workers."
noun
  1. A primitive Chinese musical instrument of the cittern kind, with from five to twenty-five silken strings.
noun
  1. A day, in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.
verb
  1. (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
    "She can speak English, French, and German.   I can play football.   Can you remember your fifth birthday?"
  2. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
    "You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework.   Can I use your pen?"
verb
  1. To seal in a can.
    "They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."
  2. To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
    "They spent August canning fruit and vegetables."
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Anagrams of KIN

ink7

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About the word KIN

Is "KIN" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "KIN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "KIN" worth?

In Scrabble, "KIN" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "KIN" mean?

Race; family; breed; kind.

What are the anagrams of "KIN"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as KIN: INK.