TAINT
/teɪnt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TAINT
A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
A mark of disgrace, especially on one's character; blemish
Tincture; hue; colour
To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.
To spoil (food) by contamination.
To be infected or corrupted; to be touched by something corrupting.
A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect.
An injury done to a lance in an encounter, without its being broken; also, a breaking of a lance in an encounter in a dishonorable or unscientific manner.
Word Details
Is TAINT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAINT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TAINT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TAINT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | i | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAINT
26 words from the letters in TAINT
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TAINT in Word Games
TAINT is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TAINT 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 TAINT to find 26 additional valid words.