Is KINO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KINO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KINO mean?
- noun
a gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning
- noun
East Indian tree yielding a resin or extract often used medicinally and in e.g. tanning
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + O (1) = 8 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 KINO
Single letters that turn KINO 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 KINO
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KINO
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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