How many points is DISTRAINS worth in Scrabble?

DISTRAINS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISTRAINS?

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

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DISTRAINS

10 pts

DISTRAINS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. DISTRAINS is a verb form of distrain. DISTRAIN means "to seize and hold property as security".

Meaning & examples

verb

To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.
To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.
Example: to distrain a person by his goods and chattels
To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.

Synonyms: distress

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DISTRAINS is a verb form of distrain. DISTRAIN means "to seize and hold property as security".

In a sentence: "They distrains."

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DISTRAINS Scrabble FAQ

Is DISTRAINS a Scrabble word?: DISTRAINS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does DISTRAINS mean?: DISTRAINS is a verb form of distrain. DISTRAIN means "to seize and hold property as security".
How do you use DISTRAINS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They distrains."
How many points is DISTRAINS worth in Scrabble?: DISTRAINS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISTRAINS?: DISTRAINS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).