QUOIN
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //k(w)ɔɪn//
noun
- (printing, historical) A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place."Next fit the quoins, using the “persuader” to squeeze in the pages, and tap up all around."
- (obsolete, nautical) A form of wedge used to prevent casks from moving.
- (firearms) A wedge of wood or iron put under the breech of heavy guns or the muzzle of siege-mortars to raise them to the proper level.
- (horticulture) A number of apple varieties with a distinctive ribbed appearance, like corners of a coin.
verb
- (transitive) To wedge or steady with quoins.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'QUOIN'?
The word QUOIN is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
Q10
U1
O1
I1
N1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'QUOIN'?
The word QUOIN is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
Q10
U2
O1
I1
N2
Total: 16 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.