TIN
3
Definition
Pronunciation: //tɪn//
noun
- (uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
- (New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, British, countable) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food, or hold a liquid or some other product."a tin of baked beans; a tobacco tin; a tin of shoe polish"
- (countable) A metal pan used for baking, roasting, storing food, etc."muffin tin"
- (countable, squash) The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.
verb
- (transitive) To place into a metal can (ie. a tin; be it tin, steel, aluminum) in order to preserve.
- (transitive) To cover with tin.
- (transitive) To coat with solder
- (transitive) To coat with solder
noun
- (US, Philippines, finance) Initialism of taxpayer identification number."The AOTC and/or LLC cannot be claimed if the TIN is issued after the due date of the return (including extensions)."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 3 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 4 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'TIN'?
The word TIN is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
T1
I1
N1
Total: 3 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TIN'?
The word TIN is worth 4 points in Words With Friends.
T1
I1
N2
Total: 4 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.