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TAINTS

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of TAINTS

noun

A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food

noun

A mark of disgrace, especially on one's character; blemish

noun

Tincture; hue; colour

verb

To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.

verb

To spoil (food) by contamination.

verb

To be infected or corrupted; to be touched by something corrupting.

noun

A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect.

noun

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

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is TAINTS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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

Letter Values for TAINTS

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

Letter taints Total
Scrabble 111111 6
WWF 111211 7

Anagrams of TAINTS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use TAINTS in Word Games

TAINTS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TAINTS 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 TAINTS to find 72 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TAINTS

What does TAINTS mean?
TAINTS is a noun. A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
Is TAINTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAINTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TAINTS worth in Scrabble?
TAINTS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from TAINTS?
You can make 72 words from the letters in TAINTS. 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 TAINTS?
The anagrams of TAINTS (words using the exact same letters) are: STATIN, TANIST, TITANS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.