How many points is MAIN worth in Scrabble?

MAIN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MAIN?

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

Can you add a letter to MAIN?

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

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MAIN

6 pts

MAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. MAIN means "the principal part".

Meaning & examples

/meɪn/

Pronunciation

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verb

Short for mainline.
To mainly play a specific character, or side, during a game.
Example: He mains the same character as me in that game.
Of a road: to convert into a main or primary road.

adjective

Of chief or leading importance; prime, principal.
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
Example: main timbers main branch of a river main body of an army
(of force, strength, etc.) Full, sheer, undivided.

Synonyms: largest

adverb

Exceedingly, extremely, greatly, mightily, very, very much.

noun

That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
A large cable or pipe providing utility service to an area or a building, such as a water main or electric main.
Short for main course.
Example: I had scampi and chips for my main and a slice of cheesecake for dessert.

noun

A hand or match in a game of dice.
The largest throw in a match at dice; in the game of hazard, a number from one to nine called out by a person before the dice are thrown.
A stake played for at dice.

noun

A basket for gathering grapes.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the principal part

In a sentence: "The main is noted."

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Word forms

MAINS7 pts

Front hooks

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AMAIN7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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MAIN Scrabble FAQ

Is MAIN a Scrabble word?: MAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does MAIN mean?: the principal part
How do you use MAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The main is noted."
How many points is MAIN worth in Scrabble?: MAIN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAIN?: MAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMAIN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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