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Abstains
a 1b 3s 1t 1a 1i 1n 1s 1
About 2 syllables
verb · 8 letters · Common · third-person singular form of abstain
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does abstains mean?
Is ABSTAINS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is ABSTAINS worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ABSTAINS
Words that end like ABSTAINS
Common words that share the ending -AINS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
containsexplainscomplainsmaintainsobtainsremainscurtainssustainsmountainsrestrainsretainsconstrainsbargainscaptainsdisdainsingrainspertainsrefrainsterrainsvillainsattainschaplainsdetainsdomains
All words ending in -AINS Abstains: quick answers
Is ABSTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ABSTAINS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ABSTAINS worth?
ABSTAINS scores 10 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does abstains mean?
abstains is the third-person singular form of abstain, which means “refrain from voting”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in ABSTAINS?
You can make 159 shorter words from ABSTAINS, such as ABSTAIN, ABATIS, ABSITS, BANIAS. See the full list.