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/ˈwaɪ̯n/
nounverb

The WINE Scrabble score is 7 points; WINE means a fermented alcoholic drink and has 24 one-letter neighbours.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Noun 4 meanings

  1. An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.

    “Wine is usually stronger than beer.”

  2. An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting other substances, producing a similar ABV.

    “...dandelion wine, rice wine, plum wine...”

  3. A serving of wine.

    “I'd like three beers and two wines, please. My friend will have the same.”

  4. The color of red wine, a deep reddish purple.

Verb 3 meanings

  1. To entertain (someone) with wine.

  2. To drink wine.

  3. To perform a Jamaican dance, such as the Dutty Wine.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English wyn, win, from Old English wīn, from Proto-West Germanic *wīn, from Proto-Germanic *wīną, either directly or via Latin vīnum (from Proto-Italic *wīnom) from Proto-Indo-European *wóyh₁nom (“wine”). Doublet of vine and vino.

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WINE is an everyday four-letter word for an alcoholic drink made by fermenting grape juice. Its spelling gives it a 7-point Scrabble total, with the W carrying most of the value. The word has no anagrams, but its one-letter neighbours include familiar alternatives such as LINE, FINE, MINE and WIFE.

WINE at a glance

  • WINE has four letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble.
  • The W is worth 4 points; I, N and E are worth 1 each.
  • WINE has 24 one-letter neighbours, including LINE, FINE and WIFE.
  • No anagrams are listed for WINE.
  • Its rhymes include LINE, FINE, MINE and NINE.

What does WINE mean, and is it valid?

WINE usually means an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice. The word can also mean a serving of wine or the deep reddish-purple color associated with red wine.

WINE is accepted in Collins, NWL2023 and ENABLE. Its Scrabble total is 7: W contributes 4 points, while I, N and E contribute 1 point apiece. That makes the opening W the key scoring tile, not the familiar ending.

Which words sit closest to WINE?

WINE has 24 one-letter neighbours. LINE, FINE, MINE and WIFE are easy to recognize; WIDE, WIND, WISE, WIRE and VINE also differ by one letter. The group mixes common words with less familiar forms, so check your game's word list before relying on an unusual option.

The matching sound is broader than the neighbour set: WINE rhymes with 12 words, including LINE, FINE, NINE, MACHINE and MARINE. Among four-letter words, 700 end in E, compared with 215 that start with W. The WINE Scrabble score remains a modest 7 even though its opening tile stands out.

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Questions people ask

How many points is WINE worth in Scrabble?
WINE is worth 7 points before any board bonuses. The W supplies 4 points, and I, N and E add 1 point each. A premium square can change the turn's total, but the word's base value stays 7.
Is WINE a valid word in Scrabble?
Yes, WINE is accepted in Collins, NWL2023 and ENABLE. It means an alcoholic drink made by fermenting grape juice, and it can also refer to a serving or a deep reddish-purple color.
What are some words one letter away from WINE?
LINE, FINE, MINE and WIFE are among WINE's 24 one-letter neighbours. WIDE, WIND, WISE, WIRE and VINE are other examples. The set includes less familiar entries too, so confirm those against the word list used in your game.

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