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STRAIT

/stɹeɪt/

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb

S 1/1
T 1/1
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Definition of STRAIT

noun

A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

"The Strait of Gibraltar"

noun

A narrow pass, passage or street.

noun

A neck of land; an isthmus.

verb

To confine; put to difficulties.

verb

To tighten.

adjective

Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.

adjective

Righteous, strict.

"to follow the strait and narrow"

adjective

Tight; close; tight-fitting.

Examples of STRAIT in a Sentence

  • "The Strait of Gibraltar"
  • "to follow the strait and narrow"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
6
points

Is STRAIT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STRAIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: STRAIT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STRAIT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter strait Total
Scrabble 111111 6
WWF 111111 6

Anagrams of STRAIT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use STRAIT in Word Games

STRAIT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, STRAIT 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 STRAIT to find 81 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About STRAIT

What does STRAIT mean?
STRAIT is a noun. A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
Is STRAIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STRAIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STRAIT worth in Scrabble?
STRAIT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from STRAIT?
You can make 81 words from the letters in STRAIT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of STRAIT?
The anagrams of STRAIT (words using the exact same letters) are: ARTIST, SITTAR, STRATI, TRAITS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.