How many points is RESTRAINED worth in Scrabble?

RESTRAINED is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESTRAINED?

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

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RESTRAINED

11 pts

RESTRAINED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. RESTRAINED is a verb form of restrain. RESTRAIN means "to hold back from action".

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verb

To control or keep in check.
To deprive of liberty.
To restrict or limit.
Example: He was restrained by the straight jacket.

Synonyms: check, limit, restrain, withstrain, confine, detain

adjective

Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
Example: He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RESTRAINED is a verb form of restrain. RESTRAIN means "to hold back from action".

In a sentence: "They restrained."

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Base words

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RESTRAIN8 pts

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

Letter Values

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RESTRAINED Scrabble FAQ

Is RESTRAINED a Scrabble word?: RESTRAINED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does RESTRAINED mean?: RESTRAINED is a verb form of restrain. RESTRAIN means "to hold back from action".
How do you use RESTRAINED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They restrained."
How many points is RESTRAINED worth in Scrabble?: RESTRAINED is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESTRAINED?: RESTRAINED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).