INKLING
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is INKLING a Scrabble word?
Yes. INKLING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen"
INKLING (noun): a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen".
Synonyms
intimation, glimmering, glimmer
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
INKLING scores 12 points before board multipliers.
- I = 1
- N = 1
- K = 5
- L = 1
- I = 1
- N = 1
- G = 2
Letter counts: G×1, I×2, K×1, L×1, N×2
Anagrams of INKLING
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
INKLING is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with I, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "INKLING — a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen"" (12 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
INKLING is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is INKLING a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
INKLING (noun): a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen".
In standard Scrabble scoring, INKLING totals 12 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. INKLING relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
INKLING is 7 letters long, begins with I, ends with G, and sorts to the alphagram GIIKLNN. There are 2 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 19 tracked 7-letter entries, INKLING ranks by raw score (12 points). Anagram alternatives include KILNING, LINKING — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, INKLING carries 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on I or G are common study angles; browse words starting with I and words ending with G to rehearse parallel sets.
INKLING is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with I, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like INKLING frequently cross shorter words; knowing that INKLING contains G, I, K, L, N helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as i?????g to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside INKLING include KL, NG, NK — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: I, N, K, L, G. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble inkling directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 12 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat INKLING as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "INKLING — a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen"" (12 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is INKLING a valid Scrabble word?
- INKLING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is INKLING worth in Scrabble?
- INKLING is worth 12 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does INKLING mean?
- INKLING (noun): a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of INKLING?
- INKLING scores 12 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does INKLING have anagrams?
- Yes. INKLING has 2 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in INKLING?
- INKLING has 7 letters, starts with I, ends with G, and uses the alphagram GIIKLNN (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find INKLING?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match INKLING. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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