Kingpin
/ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Kingpin
noun
- (motorized vehicles) The axis around which steered wheels pivot; a bolt that holds the axis in place—a kingbolt.
- The pin at the centre of the triangle of bowling pins (originally the tallest pin in kayles). Sometimes also the headpin at the apex.
- The most important person in an undertaking or organization.
- The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
Anagrams of Kingpin
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
k5
i1
n1
g2
p3
i1
n1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Kingpin
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Kingpin"
Kingpin is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "kingpin" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Kingpin" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "kingpin" is a medium-scoring word.