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KILDERKINS

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of KILDERKINS

noun

A small barrel.

noun

An old English liquid measure, usually being half a barrel; containing 18 English beer gallons, or nearly twenty-two gallons, United States measure.

"1882: 23 Hen. VIII, cap. 4... The barrel of beer is to hold 36 gallons, the kilderkin 18 gallons the firkin 9. But the barrel, kilderkin, and firkin of ale are to contain 32, 16, and 8 gallons. — James Edwin Thorold Rogers, A History of Agriculture and Prices in England, Volume 4, p. 205."

Examples of KILDERKINS in a Sentence

  • "1882: 23 Hen. VIII, cap. 4... The barrel of beer is to hold 36 gallons, the kilderkin 18 gallons the firkin 9. But the barrel, kilderkin, and firkin of ale are to contain 32, 16, and 8 gallons. — James Edwin Thorold Rogers, A History of Agriculture and Prices in England, Volume 4, p. 205."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is KILDERKINS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, KILDERKINS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: KILDERKINS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for KILDERKINS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter kilderkins Total
Scrabble 5112115111 19
WWF 5122115121 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in KILDERKINS

100 words from the letters in KILDERKINS

How to Use KILDERKINS in Word Games

KILDERKINS is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KILDERKINS

What does KILDERKINS mean?
KILDERKINS is a noun. A small barrel.
Is KILDERKINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KILDERKINS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KILDERKINS worth in Scrabble?
KILDERKINS is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from KILDERKINS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in KILDERKINS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.