REIN
/ɹeɪn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of REIN
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
To restrain; to control; to check.
To obey directions given with the reins.
(chiefly in plural) A kidney.
The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
Word Details
Is REIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like REIN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for REIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REIN
11 words from the letters in REIN
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use REIN in Word Games
REIN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: REIN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REIN to find 11 additional valid words.