How many points is STRAIN worth in Scrabble?

STRAIN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STRAIN?

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

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6 pts

STRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. STRAIN means "to exert to the utmost".

/stɹeɪ̯n/

Pronunciation: /stɹeɪ̯n/

The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
A violent effort; an excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.
Example: he jumped up with a strain; the strain upon the sailboat's rigging
An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.

To hold tightly, to clasp.
To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
Example: Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues.
To damage by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force.
Example: The gale strained the timbers of the ship.

To beget, generate (of light), engender, copulate (both of animals and humans), lie with, be born, come into the world.
Example: A man straineth, liveth, then dieth.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to exert to the utmost

In a sentence: "They strain."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STRAIN. It scores 6 points.

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Is STRAIN a Scrabble word?: STRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does STRAIN mean?: to exert to the utmost
How do you use STRAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They strain."
How many points is STRAIN worth in Scrabble?: STRAIN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STRAIN?: STRAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).