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Is KINGPIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KINGPIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KINGPIN mean?

  1. noun

    the most important person in a group or undertaking

  2. noun

    bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle

  3. noun

    the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) + P (3) + I (1) + N (1) = 14 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 KINGPIN

Single letters that turn KINGPIN 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

Anagrams of KINGPIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from KINGPIN

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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