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Is CHINQUAPIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHINQUAPIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 26 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHINQUAPIN mean?

  1. noun

    shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves; southern midwestern United States

  2. noun

    shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts

  3. 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

26

Scrabble

30

Words With Friends

10

Letters

C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + N (1) + Q (10) + U (1) + A (1) + P (3) + I (1) + N (1) = 26 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 CHINQUAPIN

Single letters that turn CHINQUAPIN 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

Words you can make from CHINQUAPIN

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