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Sprain

Yes, sprain is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does sprain mean?

noun

  1. a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments

verb

  1. twist suddenly so as to sprain wrench one's ankle

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sprain

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of sprain

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SPRAIN.

Words you can make from sprain

Unscramble SPRAIN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sprain a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sprain 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 sprain worth in Scrabble?

Sprain is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sprain mean?

Sprain means: a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments.