Pinion
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small toothed gear wheel designed to mesh with and drive a larger gear wheel or rack in a mechanical transmission.
“The mechanic replaced the worn pinion in the steering rack to restore precise handling to the vehicle.”
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pin·ion
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Three vowels I, I, and O with repeated I, the ION ending is common and worth checking early
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Worth 8 points, the -ION ending is a prime hook target for extending words already on the board
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