Word: COINS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of COINS
- (money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
- A token used in a special establishment like a casino.
- That which serves for payment or recompense.
- To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.
"to coin a medal"
- (by extension) To make or fabricate.
"Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined."
- To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "coins" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "coins" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COINS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COINS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COINS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COINS:
- # the coins effect
- # master of coins
- # playing with coins
- # in terms of coins
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of COINS:
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Words Starting with C
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