PINGUIN
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PINGUIN
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.
An auk (sometimes especially a great auk), a bird of the Northern Hemisphere.
A nun (association through appearance, because of the black and white habit).
A tropical American plant (Bromelia pinguin) that has plum-shaped edible fruit and yields fiber.
Word Details
Is PINGUIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PINGUIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PINGUIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for PINGUIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | n | g | u | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PINGUIN
27 words from the letters in PINGUIN
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How to Use PINGUIN in Word Games
PINGUIN is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PINGUIN 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 PINGUIN to find 27 additional valid words.