Is “Qin” a Scrabble Word?
Yes Qin is valid in Scrabble for 12 points
A qin is a Chinese musical instrument similar to a zither and is sometimes referred to as a guqin. The qin has a long history in Chinese culture and is often associated with scholarly pursuits and artistic expression.
In the context of Scrabble, qin is a valid three-letter word in the Scrabble dictionary worth 12 points. It's an interesting and unique word that can add some variety to your Scrabble game. Additionally, it’s a powerful winning word to play as it uses the high-scoring tile “Q” and is only three letters long without a “U”.
Some synonyms for Qin include “guqin”, “Chinese zither”, and “seven-stringed zither”.
How Many Points is Qin Worth?
Qin is a 3-letter word made up of the letter tiles Q: 10, I: 1, N: 1. Its points breakdown is as follows:
- With no multipliers, Qin is worth 12 points.
- On a double-word square, Qin is worth 24 points.
- On a triple-word square, Qin is worth 36 points.
Single Letter Extensions of “Qin”
Potential ways to expand “Qin” using a single letter include:
- QINS 13
Words With “QIN”
Words containing “QIN” at the start, middle, or end include:
- GUQIN 15
- GUQINS 16
- QINDAR 16
- QINTAR 15
- QINDARS 17
- QINTARS 16
- QINDARKA 22
- QINTARKA 21
- QINGHAOSU 22
- QINGHAOSUS 23
See our full list of words with “QIN” for more suggestions.
More 3 Letter Q Words
3-Letter Q words which you could play in Scrabble as an alternative to Qin:
Check out our list of all 3 letter words with Q.
