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PINYIN

11 pts

PINYIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. PINYIN means "a system for romanizing Chinese ideograms".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a system for romanizing Chinese ideograms

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PINYIN, without blank tiles.

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Letter Values

P3
I1
N1
Y4
I1
N1
= 11

PINYIN Scrabble FAQ

Is PINYIN a Scrabble word?
PINYIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
How many points is PINYIN worth in Scrabble?
PINYIN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PINYIN?
PINYIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PINYIN?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PINYINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.