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DISTRAIN
9 ptsDISTRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DISTRAIN means "to seize and hold property as security".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
to seize and hold property as security
In a sentence: "They distrain."
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Letter Values
D2
I1
S1
T1
R1
A1
I1
N1
= 9
DISTRAIN Scrabble FAQ
- Is DISTRAIN a Scrabble word?
- DISTRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
- What does DISTRAIN mean?
- to seize and hold property as security
- How do you use DISTRAIN in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They distrain."
- How many points is DISTRAIN worth in Scrabble?
- DISTRAIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept DISTRAIN?
- DISTRAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to DISTRAIN?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISTRAINT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.