01 Word definition

lynchpin

8 letters · 1 vowel · 7 consonants

Is LYNCHPIN a word?

Yes. LYNCHPIN is a 8-letter noun. a central cohesive source of support and stability Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LYNCHPIN?

L-Y-N-C-H-P-I-N

LYNCHPIN contains 8 letters, begins with L, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a central cohesive source of support and stability

    faith is his anchor

2noun

  1. pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on

Synonyms
anchormainstaykeystonebackbonelinchpin
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score18points
Words With Friends21points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LYNCHPIN spelled?

L1Y2N3C4H5P6I7N8
Starts withLYNFirst 3 letters
Ends withPINLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats N
Vowel balance1 / 7Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About LYNCHPIN.

How do you spell LYNCHPIN?

LYNCHPIN is spelled L-Y-N-C-H-P-I-N. It contains 8 letters.