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5-Letter Words With LIN

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Popular 5-Letter Words With LIN

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words With LIN 44 words

How often does LIN appear in five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 44 five-letter words containing LIN. They average 7.6 points, the best is KYLIN (12 points) and 18.2% end in S.

Total words
44
Average Scrabble score
7.6
out of 12 max
Everyday words
34%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
18.2% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 18.2%
  • y 15.9%
  • g 11.4%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word containing LIN

k 5y 4l 1i 1n 1

K 5 + Y 4 + L 1 + I 1 + N 1 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

kylin

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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5-Letter Words With LIN FAQ

How many five-letter words containing LIN are there?

There are 44 five-letter words containing LIN in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring five-letter word containing LIN?

KYLIN is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LINKY (12), LINUX (12), BLINK (11).

What are some common five-letter words containing LIN?

Everyday examples include BLINK, BLIND, LINES, LINKS, FLINT, CLING, CLINK, FLING. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words containing LIN score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include KYLIN (12), LINKY (12), LINUX (12), PLINK (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.