PAINS
/peɪnz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of PAINS
An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
"I had to stop running when I started getting pains in my feet."
The condition or fact of suffering or anguish especially mental, as opposed to pleasure; torment; distress
"In the final analysis, pain is a fact of life."
(from pain in the neck) An annoying person or thing.
"Your mother is a right pain."
To hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish; to afflict with uneasy sensations of any degree of intensity; to torment; to torture.
"The wound pained him."
To render uneasy in mind; to disquiet; to distress; to grieve.
"It pains me to say that I must let you go."
To inflict suffering upon as a penalty; to punish.
Any of various breads stuffed with a filling.
"gammon pain; Spanish pain"
Examples of PAINS in a Sentence
- "I had to stop running when I started getting pains in my feet."
- "In the final analysis, pain is a fact of life."
- "Your mother is a right pain."
- "The wound pained him."
Word Details
Is PAINS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAINS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PAINS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PAINS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | i | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Anagrams of PAINS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAINS
55 words from the letters in PAINS
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How to Use PAINS in Word Games
PAINS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PAINS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PAINS to find 55 additional valid words.