Is CHINCAPIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHINCAPIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CHINCAPIN mean?
- noun
small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
9
Letters
C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + A (1) + P (3) + I (1) + N (1) = 18 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 CHINCAPIN
Single letters that turn CHINCAPIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
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