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Is RESTRAIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RESTRAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RESTRAIN mean?

  1. verb

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

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

  2. verb

    restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

  3. verb

    prevent (someone or something) from doing something

    “security guards restrained the reporter from throwing another shoe”

  4. verb

    prevent the action or expression of

    “hold back your anger”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

8

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 8 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 RESTRAIN

Single letters that turn RESTRAIN 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 hooks2

Anagrams of RESTRAIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RESTRAIN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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