STRAIN
/stɹeɪ̯n/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STRAIN
Treasure.
The blood-vessel in the yolk of an egg.
Race; lineage, pedigree.
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
A violent effort; an excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.
"he jumped up with a strain; the strain upon the sailboat's rigging"
An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.
To hold tightly, to clasp.
To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
"Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."
Examples of STRAIN in a Sentence
- "he jumped up with a strain; the strain upon the sailboat's rigging"
- "Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."
- "The gale strained the timbers of the ship."
- "A man straineth, liveth, then dieth."
Word Details
Is STRAIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STRAIN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STRAIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | r | a | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Anagrams of STRAIN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRAIN
100 words from the letters in STRAIN
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How to Use STRAIN in Word Games
STRAIN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, STRAIN 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 STRAIN to find 100 additional valid words.