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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STRAINS, STRAINT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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6 pts

STRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. STRAIN means "subject to mental tension".

/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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

subject to mental tension

In a sentence: "They strain."

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

Add one letter after STRAIN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is STRAIN a Scrabble word?: STRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does STRAIN mean?: subject to mental tension
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).
Can you add a letter to STRAIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STRAINS, STRAINT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.