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Is KINSHIP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KINSHIP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KINSHIP mean?

  1. noun

    a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character

    “found a natural affinity with the immigrants”

  2. noun

    (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + S (1) + H (4) + I (1) + P (3) = 16 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 KINSHIP

Single letters that turn KINSHIP 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 KINSHIP

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from KINSHIP

The 50 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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