SUSTAIN
/səˈsteɪn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SUSTAIN
A mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.
To maintain, or keep in existence.
"The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces."
To provide for or nourish.
"provisions to sustain an army"
To encourage or sanction (something).
Examples of SUSTAIN in a Sentence
- "The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces."
- "provisions to sustain an army"
Word Details
Is SUSTAIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUSTAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SUSTAIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for SUSTAIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | s | t | a | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUSTAIN
100 words from the letters in SUSTAIN
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How to Use SUSTAIN in Word Games
SUSTAIN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SUSTAIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SUSTAIN to find 100 additional valid words.