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Distraint

Yes, distraint is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does distraint mean?

noun

  1. the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for distraint

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of distraint

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DISTRAINT.

Words you can make from distraint

Unscramble DISTRAINT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is distraint a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Distraint is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is distraint worth in Scrabble?

Distraint is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does distraint mean?

Distraint means: the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim.