quin-

American

variant of quino- before a vowel.

quin British

/ kwɪn /

noun

US and Canadian word: quint. short for quintuplet

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Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q

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Before granting their request, Quin asked what they would give him in return, the couple recounted in the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Defence Committee Chair Sir Jeremy Quin said he understood the minister could not comment but warned that "some of the best laid, best intentioned of plans can run into problems".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

Coach Quin Snyder said Thursday that Okongwu “is not going to be available for the foreseeable future.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024

Coach Quin Snyder before the game “It’s not something that should keep him our for an extended period of time.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024

My grandfather, General Quin Veturius, head of Gens Veturia, sits in a shaded box in the front row.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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