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COMPLAIN

/kəmˈpleɪn/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
M 3/4
P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of COMPLAIN

verb

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

verb

To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

"They've complained about me to the police again."

verb

To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.

"the complaining bed-springs"

Synonyms of COMPLAIN

Words with similar meaning

Examples of COMPLAIN in a Sentence

  • "Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."
  • "They've complained about me to the police again."
  • "the complaining bed-springs"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
19
points

Is COMPLAIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COMPLAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: COMPLAIN uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COMPLAIN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter complain Total
Scrabble 31331111 14
WWF 41442112 19

Anagrams of COMPLAIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPLAIN

100 words from the letters in COMPLAIN

8-letter words

How to Use COMPLAIN in Word Games

COMPLAIN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COMPLAIN to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COMPLAIN

What does COMPLAIN mean?
COMPLAIN is a verb. To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
Is COMPLAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPLAIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMPLAIN worth in Scrabble?
COMPLAIN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMPLAIN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COMPLAIN. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COMPLAIN?
Synonyms of COMPLAIN include: beef, bitch, gripe, grouse, grumble, grump. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of COMPLAIN?
The anagrams of COMPLAIN (words using the exact same letters) are: AMPLICON. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.