COIN
/kɔɪn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of COIN
(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.
That which serves for payment or recompense.
To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.
"to coin a medal"
(by extension) To make or fabricate.
"Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined."
To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.
Examples of COIN in a Sentence
- "to coin a medal"
- "Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined."
Word Details
Is COIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like COIN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for COIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COIN
10 words from the letters in COIN
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use COIN in Word Games
COIN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: COIN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COIN to find 10 additional valid words.