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Drain

Yes, drain is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does drain mean?

noun

  1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
  2. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
  3. a pipe through which liquid is carried away

verb

  1. flow off gradually The rain water drains into this big vat
  2. deplete of resources The exercise class drains me of energy
  3. empty of liquid; drain the liquid from We drained the oil tank

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for drain

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of drain

Words you can make from drain

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Frequently asked questions

Is drain a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Drain 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 drain worth in Scrabble?

Drain is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does drain mean?

Drain means: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it.

Could drain be a Wordle answer?

Drain is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.