Is IN a Scrabble word?
Yes. IN is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 3 in Words With Friends.
Meaning Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or abstract limits.
Preposition 4 meanings
Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or abstract limits.
“The dog is in the kennel.”
As to enter; from outside to inside; into.
“Less water gets in your boots this way.”
By (doing something); indicating action causing an effect or achieving a purpose.
“In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.”
Indicating an order or arrangement.
“My fat rolls around in folds.”
Adverb 4 meanings
At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
“Suddenly a strange man walked in.”
Towards the speaker or other reference point.
“They flew in from London last night.”
So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.
“Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.”
After the beginning of something.
“The show still didn't become interesting 20 minutes in.”
Noun 3 meanings
A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.
“His parents got him an in with the company.”
One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.
The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.
Adjective 4 meanings
Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.
“Is Mr. Smith in?”
Located inside something.
“Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.”
Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.
“If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.”
Inserted or fitted into something.
“I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!”
Etymology
PIE word *h₁en Preposition and verb from Middle English in, from Old English in, from Proto-Germanic *in. Adverb, noun and adjective from Middle English in, from Old English inn and inne, from Proto-Germanic *innai. Sense 1/2 "in"/"into" are from the original PIE prefix, with locative/accusative case respectively.
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IN at a glance
IN has 2 letters and scores 2 points in Scrabble (I 1 + N 1) and 3 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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