Is ATTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ATTAINS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ATTAINS mean?
Attains is a form of ATTAIN.
- 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
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
7
Letters
A (1) + T (1) + T (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 7 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 ATTAINS
ATTAINS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from ATTAINS
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