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pin

noun · verb

Pin can refer to a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment, when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat, or small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. As a verb, pin can mean to hold fast or prevent from moving, attach or fasten with pins, or pierce with a pin.

14 meanings3 lettersScrabble 5

Length

3

Scrabble

5

WWF

7

Starts

PI

Ends

PIN

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “PIN” Mean?

pin has 14 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

10 senses
1

a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

2

when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

Synonyms

3

small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

Synonyms

4

informal terms for the leg

fever left him weak on his sticks

Synonyms

5

axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

Synonyms

6

cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown

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7

flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

Synonyms

8

a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

9

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

10

a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

Verb

4 senses
1

to hold fast or prevent from moving

The child was pinned under the fallen tree

The fighter managed to pin his opponent

2

attach or fasten with pins

pin the needle to the shirt

3

pierce with a pin

pin down the butterfly

4

(chess) immobilize a piece

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Vowels

1

Consonants

2

Word Intelligence

Explore the word pin with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

Length

3 letters

Starts With

P

Ends With

N

Vowels

1

Consonants

2

Letters

P, I, N

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

p
i
n

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for pin.

PIN is a 3-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 5.
It starts with P and ends with N.
It contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 33%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABC.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using pin in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★☆☆☆

PIN has a Scrabble score of 5. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

PIN is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

PIN can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 3-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

PIN uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

3

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

P

Letter Pattern

ABC

CV Pattern

CVC

Vowel Share

33%

Consonant Share

67%

Bigrams

PI, IN

Trigrams

PIN

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for pin.

PIN is a 3-letter short fill.
It starts with P and ends with N, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 3 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 5, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with P and ends with N, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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