TIN
/tɪn/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of TIN
A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.
A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.
"muffin tin"
To place into a tin in order to preserve.
To cover with tin.
To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.
Made of tin.
Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.
Examples of TIN in a Sentence
- "muffin tin"
Word Details
Is TIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TIN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TIN
4 words from the letters in TIN
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TIN in Word Games
TIN is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TIN is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TIN to find 4 additional valid words.