VIOLIN
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is VIOLIN a Scrabble word?
Yes. VIOLIN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 9 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
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
VIOLIN (noun): bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.
Synonyms
fiddle
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
VIOLIN scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- V = 4
- I = 1
- O = 1
- L = 1
- I = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: I×2, L×1, N×1, O×1, V×1
VIOLIN has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
VIOLIN is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with V, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "VIOLIN — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
VIOLIN 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 VIOLIN a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
VIOLIN (noun): bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.
In standard Scrabble scoring, VIOLIN totals 9 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. VIOLIN 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.
VIOLIN is 6 letters long, begins with V, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram IILNOV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so VIOLIN is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, VIOLIN ranks by raw score (9 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, VIOLIN carries 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on V or N are common study angles; browse words starting with V and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
VIOLIN is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with V, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like VIOLIN frequently cross shorter words; knowing that VIOLIN contains I, L, N, O, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as v????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside VIOLIN include VI, IN, IO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: V, I, O, L, N. 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 violin directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 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 VIOLIN as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "VIOLIN — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow" (9 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 VIOLIN a valid Scrabble word?
- VIOLIN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 9 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 VIOLIN worth in Scrabble?
- VIOLIN is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does VIOLIN mean?
- VIOLIN (noun): bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of VIOLIN?
- VIOLIN scores 9 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does VIOLIN have anagrams?
- VIOLIN has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in VIOLIN?
- VIOLIN has 6 letters, starts with V, ends with N, and uses the alphagram IILNOV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find VIOLIN?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match VIOLIN. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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