KINDRED is a valid Scrabble word — 13 points
Yes. KINDRED is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept KINDRED?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 54 / 100
Our own measure of how useful KINDRED is to know. It scores 13 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for KINDRED
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
kindredsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How KINDRED scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in KINDRED, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| k | 1 | 1 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| d | 2 | 4 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 686,195.
What does KINDRED mean in Scrabble?
noun
One's family and relatives, or the relationship that comes from shared blood.
Kindred often speaks of a bond that feels close like family, as in "kindred spirits". As an adjective the word kindred describes things of a similar nature. The noun is slightly old-fashioned and gives writing a warm, traditional tone.
How KINDRED is used
Kindred is a somewhat formal word, common in fixed phrases such as kindred spirit.
- The whole kindred gathered for the wedding.
- They felt a kindred bond the moment they met.
- The two poets were kindred spirits.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of KINDRED and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with KINDRED
5 longer words begin with KINDRED.
Shorter words from the letters in KINDRED
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Common questions about KINDRED
- Is KINDRED valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts KINDRED, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is KINDRED worth?
- KINDRED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does KINDRED mean?
- One's family and relatives, or the relationship that comes from shared blood.
- What letters can be added to KINDRED?
- KINDRED takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of KINDRED:
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