SPRAINS
7 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SPRAINS
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
"a bad sprain of the wrist"
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
"to sprain one's ankle"
Examples of SPRAINS in a Sentence
- "a bad sprain of the wrist"
- "to sprain one's ankle"
Word Details
Is SPRAINS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPRAINS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SPRAINS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for SPRAINS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | r | a | i | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPRAINS
100 words from the letters in SPRAINS
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How to Use SPRAINS in Word Games
SPRAINS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SPRAINS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPRAINS to find 100 additional valid words.