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Strain

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

What does strain mean?

noun

  1. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
  2. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension she endured the stresses and strains of life
  3. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence she was humming an air from Beethoven

verb

  1. to exert much effort or energy straining our ears to hear
  2. test the limits of You are trying my patience!
  3. use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for strain

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of strain

Words you can make from strain

Unscramble STRAIN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is strain a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Strain 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 strain worth in Scrabble?

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

What does strain mean?

Strain means: (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces.