linchpin
/lɪnʧ,pɪn/
noun
8 letters2 syllables15 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1
Pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on.
2
A central cohesive source of support and stability.
“he is the linchpin of this firm”
WORD FORMS
Starts withL
Ends withN
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®15 points
Words With Friends®19 points
Double word30 points
Triple word45 points
GOOD TO KNOW
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Starts & ends withL … N
Syllableslinch · pin
SYNONYMS & RELATED5
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