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KINGPIN

/ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
P 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of KINGPIN

noun

(motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.

noun

The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.

noun

The most important person in an undertaking or organization.

Synonyms of KINGPIN

Words with similar meaning

big cheese big enchilada big kahuna big noise big tamale big wheel bigwig grand poobah head honcho muckety muck top banana top dog

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is KINGPIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of KINGPIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for KINGPIN

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

Letter kingpin Total
Scrabble 5112311 14
WWF 5123412 18

Anagrams of KINGPIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

pinking 14/18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in KINGPIN

24 words from the letters in KINGPIN

7-letter words

pinking 14/18 USUKWWF

6-letter words

piking 13/16 USUKWWF inking 11/14 USUKWWF pining 9/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

kinin 9/11 USUKWWF piing 8/11 USUKWWF

4-letter words

piki 10/11 USUKWWF pink 10/12 USUKWWF gink 9/11 USUKWWF king 9/11 USUKWWF ping 7/10 USUKWWF ginn 5/8 UK

3-letter words

kip 9/10 USUKWWF ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF gip 6/8 USUKWWF pig 6/8 USUKWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF inn 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ki 6/6 UK pi 4/5 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use KINGPIN in Word Games

KINGPIN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since KINGPIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KINGPIN to find 24 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KINGPIN

What does KINGPIN mean?
KINGPIN is a noun. (motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
Is KINGPIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KINGPIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KINGPIN worth in Scrabble?
KINGPIN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from KINGPIN?
You can make 24 words from the letters in KINGPIN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of KINGPIN?
Synonyms of KINGPIN include: big cheese, big enchilada, big kahuna, big noise, big tamale, big wheel. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of KINGPIN?
The anagrams of KINGPIN (words using the exact same letters) are: PINKING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.