How many points is PLAIN worth in Scrabble?

PLAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAIN?

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

Can you add a letter to PLAIN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLAIN

7 pts

PLAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. PLAIN is a adjective form of evident. EVIDENT means "clear to the vision or understanding".

Meaning & examples

/pleɪn/

Pronunciation: /pleɪn/

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adjective

Flat, level.
Simple.
Obvious.

Synonyms: frank, sincere, consarn, darned, stinking, no-frills, simple, unadorned

Antonyms: bells and whistles, decorative, exotic, fancy, ornate

adverb

Simply.
Example: I plain forgot.
Plainly; distinctly.
Example: Tell me plain: do you love me or no?

noun

A lamentation.

verb

To complain.
To lament, bewail.
Example: to plain a loss

noun

A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country.
Example: There are several species of wild flowers growing in this field.
A wide, open space that is usually used to grow crops or to hold farm animals.
Example: A crop circle was made in a corn field.
A place where competitive matches are carried out.

Synonyms: course, court, ground, pitch, area, domain, realm, sphere

noun

An expanse of land with relatively low relief, usually exclusive of forests, deserts, and wastelands.

Synonyms: flatland, grassland

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PLAIN is a adjective form of evident. EVIDENT means "clear to the vision or understanding".

In a sentence: "It is plain."

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Letter Values

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PLAIN Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAIN a Scrabble word?: PLAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does PLAIN mean?: PLAIN is a adjective form of evident. EVIDENT means "clear to the vision or understanding".
How do you use PLAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is plain."
How many points is PLAIN worth in Scrabble?: PLAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAIN?: PLAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLAINS, PLAINT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.