What does SPIN mean?

Pronunciation
/spɪn/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis“The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy”
  2. stream in jets, of liquids“The creek spun its course through the woods”
  3. cause to spin“spin a coin”
  4. make up a story“spin a yarn”
  5. form a web by making a thread“spiders spin a fine web”
  6. work natural fibers into a thread“spin silk”
  7. twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation“The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing”
  8. prolong or extend“spin out a visit”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

spun6spins7spined9spines8

Anagrams of SPIN

pins6snip6nips6

Words inside SPIN

11 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ins3nip5pin5 pis5psi5sin3 sip5 in2 is2pi4 si2

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Word lists

Questions

Is SPIN a valid word in word games?

SPIN is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SPIN worth?

SPIN is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SPIN?

11 other words, including IN, IS, SIN and PIN.