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Is TAINT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TAINT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TAINT mean?

  1. noun

    the state of being contaminated

  2. verb

    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

    “sully someone's reputation”

  3. verb

    contaminate with a disease or microorganism

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (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 TAINT

Single letters that turn TAINT 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 TAINT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TAINT

The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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