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PENGUIN

/ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of PENGUIN

noun

Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.

noun

An auk (sometimes especially a great auk), a bird of the Northern Hemisphere.

noun

A nun (association through appearance, because of the black and white habit).

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
15
points

Is PENGUIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PENGUIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for PENGUIN

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

Letter penguin Total
Scrabble 3112111 10
WWF 4123212 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENGUIN

51 words from the letters in PENGUIN

6-letter words

pening 9/13 UK ingnue 7/11 UK

5-letter words

genip 8/11 USUKWWF unpeg 8/12 USUKWWF penni 7/10 USUKWWF unpen 7/11 USUKWWF unpin 7/11 USUKWWF ingnu 6/10 UK ennui 5/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

peng 7/10 UK ping 7/10 USUKWWF pung 7/11 USUKWWF pein 6/8 USUKWWF peni 6/8 UK pine 6/8 USUKWWF gien 5/7 USUKWWF ginn 5/8 UK genu 5/8 USUKWWF nine 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

peg 6/8 USUKWWF gip 6/8 USUKWWF pig 6/8 USUKWWF gup 6/9 UK pug 6/9 USUKWWF pie 5/6 USUKWWF nep 5/7 UK pen 5/7 USUKWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF piu 5/7 USWWF pun 5/8 USUKWWF gie 4/5 USUKWWF eng 4/6 USWWF gen 4/6 USWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF gue 4/6 UK gnu 4/7 USUKWWF gun 4/7 USUKWWF inn 3/5 USUKWWF uni 3/5 UK nun 3/6 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pe 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF up 4/6 USUKWWF ge 3/4 UK ug 3/5 UK en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF nu 2/4 USUKWWF un 2/4 USUKWWF

How to Use PENGUIN in Word Games

PENGUIN is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PENGUIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PENGUIN to find 51 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PENGUIN

What does PENGUIN mean?
PENGUIN is a noun. Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.
Is PENGUIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENGUIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENGUIN worth in Scrabble?
PENGUIN is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENGUIN?
You can make 51 words from the letters in PENGUIN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.