TINS
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Definition
noun
- a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
- a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
- metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
- airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
- plate with tin
- preserve in a can or tin"tinned foods are not very tasty"
- prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 4 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 5 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 'TINS'?
The word TINS is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
T1
I1
N1
S1
Total: 4 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TINS'?
The word TINS is worth 5 points in Words With Friends.
T1
I1
N2
S1
Total: 5 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.