IN
/ɪn/
2 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition
Definition of IN
A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.
"His parents got him an in with the company."
(chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.
The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.
To enclose.
To take in; to harvest.
Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.
"Is Mr. Smith in?"
Located inside something.
"Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in."
(of the ball or other playing implement) Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.
"If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in."
Examples of IN in a Sentence
- "His parents got him an in with the company."
- "Is Mr. Smith in?"
- "Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in."
- "If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in."
Word Details
Is IN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like IN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for IN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 |
How to Use IN in Word Games
IN is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: IN is only 2 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
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