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Kern

Yes, kern is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does kern mean?

noun

  1. the part of a metal typeface that projects beyond its body

verb

  1. furnish with a kern
  2. remove a portion of space between (adjacent letters)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of kern

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters KERN.

Words you can make from kern

Unscramble KERN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is kern a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Kern is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is kern worth in Scrabble?

Kern is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does kern mean?

Kern means: the part of a metal typeface that projects beyond its body.