Is ATTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ATTAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ATTAIN mean?
- verb
to gain with effort
“she achieved her goal despite setbacks”
- verb
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
“The thermometer hit 100 degrees”
- verb
find unexpectedly
“the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb”
- verb
reach a destination, either real or abstract
“We hit Detroit by noon”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + T (1) + T (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ATTAIN
Single letters that turn ATTAIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from ATTAIN
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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