Is BIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BIN mean?
- noun
a container; usually has a lid
- noun
the quantity contained in a bin
- noun
an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself
- verb
store in bins
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
3
Letters
B (3) + I (1) + N (1) = 5 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for BIN
Single letters that turn BIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of BIN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BIN
The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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