MAINSPRINGS
11 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of MAINSPRINGS
The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.
The most important reason for something (Cf. spring "origin of something" (literary) (often in the plural) the springs of her ambition).
"My daughter is the mainspring of my life."
Examples of MAINSPRINGS in a Sentence
- "My daughter is the mainspring of my life."
Word Details
Is MAINSPRINGS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAINSPRINGS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MAINSPRINGS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MAINSPRINGS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | i | n | s | p | r | i | n | g | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAINSPRINGS
100 words from the letters in MAINSPRINGS
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How to Use MAINSPRINGS in Word Games
MAINSPRINGS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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