Is GAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GAIN mean?
- verb
obtain
“derive pleasure from one's garden”
- verb
win something through one's efforts
“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
- verb
derive a benefit from
“She profited from his vast experience”
- noun
a quantity that is added
“there was an addition to property taxes this year”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 5 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 GAIN
Single letters that turn GAIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of GAIN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from GAIN
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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