COUSIN
/ˈkʌz.n̩/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of COUSIN
The child of a person's uncle or aunt; a first cousin.
"I think my cousin is a good man."
Any relation who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of one's extended family; one more distantly related than an uncle, aunt, granduncle, grandaunt, nephew, niece, grandnephew, grandniece, etc.
A title formerly given by a king to a nobleman, particularly to those of the council. In English writs, etc., issued by the crown, it signifies any earl.
Examples of COUSIN in a Sentence
- "I think my cousin is a good man."
Word Details
Is COUSIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COUSIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COUSIN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COUSIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | s | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUSIN
57 words from the letters in COUSIN
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How to Use COUSIN in Word Games
COUSIN is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, COUSIN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COUSIN to find 57 additional valid words.