STRAINER
/ˈstɹeɪnɚ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of STRAINER
A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.
A perforated screen or openwork (usually at the end of a suction pipe of a pump), used to prevent solid bodies from mixing in a liquid stream or flowline.
One who strains.
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Is STRAINER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRAINER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STRAINER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STRAINER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | r | a | i | n | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Anagrams of STRAINER
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRAINER
100 words from the letters in STRAINER
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How to Use STRAINER in Word Games
STRAINER is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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