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VAIN

/veɪn/

4 letters · 1 syllable · adjective

V 4/5
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of VAIN

adjective

Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

adjective

Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

adjective

Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

"vain toil;  a vain attempt"

Synonyms of VAIN

Words with similar meaning

conceited inflated puffed up fruitless futile ineffectual pointless

Examples of VAIN in a Sentence

  • "vain toil;  a vain attempt"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is VAIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like VAIN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for VAIN

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

Letter vain Total
Scrabble 4111 7
WWF 5112 9

Anagrams of VAIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

vina 7/9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VAIN

11 words from the letters in VAIN

4-letter words

vina 7/9 USUKWWF

3-letter words

via 6/7 USUKWWF van 6/8 USUKWWF vin 6/8 UK ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

nv 5/7 UK ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use VAIN in Word Games

VAIN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: VAIN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VAIN to find 11 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About VAIN

What does VAIN mean?
VAIN is a adjective. Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
Is VAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VAIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VAIN worth in Scrabble?
VAIN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from VAIN?
You can make 11 words from the letters in VAIN. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of VAIN?
Synonyms of VAIN include: conceited, inflated, puffed up, fruitless, futile, ineffectual. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of VAIN?
The anagrams of VAIN (words using the exact same letters) are: VINA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.