How many points is MAINS worth in Scrabble?

MAINS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MAINS?

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

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MAINS

7 pts

MAINS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. MAINS is a noun form of main. MAIN means "the principal part".

Meaning & examples

/meɪnz/

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.

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.

noun

The domestic electrical power supply.
Example: I plugged it into the mains and it blew up!
The pipes of a centralized water supply that transport the water to individual buildings.
The main course of a meal.

noun

The farm attached to a mansion house.

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Definition and meaning

MAINS is a noun form of main. MAIN means "the principal part".

In a sentence: "The mains is noted."

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MAINS Scrabble FAQ

Is MAINS a Scrabble word?: MAINS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does MAINS mean?: MAINS is a noun form of main. MAIN means "the principal part".
How do you use MAINS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mains is noted."
How many points is MAINS worth in Scrabble?: MAINS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAINS?: MAINS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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