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Is MAINTAIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MAINTAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MAINTAIN mean?

  1. verb

    cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

    “hold in place”

  2. verb

    keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

    “We preserve these archeological findings”

  3. verb

    supply with necessities and support

    “She alone sustained her family”

  4. verb

    state categorically

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 10 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 MAINTAIN

Single letters that turn MAINTAIN 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.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of MAINTAIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MAINTAIN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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