STRAIT
/stɹeɪt/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of STRAIT
A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
"The Strait of Gibraltar"
A narrow pass, passage or street.
A neck of land; an isthmus.
To confine; put to difficulties.
To tighten.
Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
Righteous, strict.
"to follow the strait and narrow"
Tight; close; tight-fitting.
Examples of STRAIT in a Sentence
- "The Strait of Gibraltar"
- "to follow the strait and narrow"
Word Details
Is STRAIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRAIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | t | r | a | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Anagrams of STRAIT
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRAIT
81 words from the letters in STRAIT
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5-letter words
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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.