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Is COMPLAINS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COMPLAINS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COMPLAINS mean?

Complains is a form of COMPLAIN.

  1. verb

    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

    “My mother complains all day”

  2. verb

    make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

    “The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
20
Letters
9

C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 15 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 COMPLAINS

COMPLAINS 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 COMPLAINS

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