How many points is CONSTRAIN worth in Scrabble?

CONSTRAIN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONSTRAIN?

CONSTRAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CONSTRAIN?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONSTRAINT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CONSTRAIN

11 pts

CONSTRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. CONSTRAIN is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/kənˈstɹeɪn/

Pronunciation: /kənˈstɹeɪn/

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verb

To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
To keep within close bounds; to confine.
To reduce a result in response to limited resources.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CONSTRAIN is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "They constrain."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CONSTRAIN. It scores 11 points.

Word forms

Related words

CONSTRAINEDLY19 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CONSTRAIN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

CONSTRAINT12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CONSTRAIN, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 11

CONSTRAIN Scrabble FAQ

Is CONSTRAIN a Scrabble word?: CONSTRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does CONSTRAIN mean?: CONSTRAIN is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use CONSTRAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They constrain."
How many points is CONSTRAIN worth in Scrabble?: CONSTRAIN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONSTRAIN?: CONSTRAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONSTRAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONSTRAINT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.