RAINS
/ɹeɪnz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RAINS
Condensed water falling from a cloud.
"The rains came late that year."
Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.
"A rain of mortar fire fell on our trenches."
To have rain fall from the sky.
"It will rain today."
To fall as or like rain.
"Bombs rained from the sky."
To issue (something) in large quantities.
"The boxer rained punches on his opponent's head."
A rainy season.
"The rains came early this year."
Examples of RAINS in a Sentence
- "The rains came late that year."
- "A rain of mortar fire fell on our trenches."
- "It will rain today."
- "Bombs rained from the sky."
Word Details
Is RAINS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RAINS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RAINS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RAINS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | i | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Anagrams of RAINS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RAINS
46 words from the letters in RAINS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use RAINS in Word Games
RAINS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, RAINS 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 RAINS to find 46 additional valid words.