REMAIN
/ɹɪˈmeɪn/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of REMAIN
(chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.
(in the plural) That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.
Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.
To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
"There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."
To await; to be left to.
Examples of REMAIN in a Sentence
- "There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry."
Word Details
Is REMAIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REMAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REMAIN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REMAIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | m | a | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Anagrams of REMAIN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REMAIN
98 words from the letters in REMAIN
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How to Use REMAIN in Word Games
REMAIN is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, REMAIN 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 REMAIN to find 98 additional valid words.