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Is CONSTRAIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CONSTRAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CONSTRAIN mean?

  1. verb

    compel to behave in a certain way

    “Social relations impose courtesy”

  2. verb

    to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

    “This holds the local until the express passengers change trains”

  3. verb

    severely restrict in scope or extent

    “tighten the rules”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
14
Letters
9

C (3) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 11 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 CONSTRAIN

Single letters that turn CONSTRAIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Anagrams of CONSTRAIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CONSTRAIN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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