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Counterstains
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About 3 syllables
noun · 13 letters · Rare · plural of counterstain
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does counterstains mean?
noun
a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
Definitions shown for counterstain, the base form of counterstains.
Is COUNTERSTAINS 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 COUNTERSTAINS worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in COUNTERSTAINS
Anagrams 1
Best shorter words top 30 of 3363
counterstain 14encrustation 14transections 14constraints 13crustations 13enunciators 13eructations 13incrustants 13recusations 13resuscitant 13sanctioners 13transection 13truncations 13cannisters 12canonisers 12cantonises 12carnotites 12cautioners 12centonists 12centurions 12cointreaus 12connatures 12consistent 12constrains 12constraint 12containers 12continuate 12continuers 12cornetists 12courtesans 12
See all 3363 words made from COUNTERSTAINS Words that end like COUNTERSTAINS
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.
entertainsscatterbrainsascertainscomplainsmaintainscontainsexplainsobtainsremainstrainsgainsconstrainsmountainsrestrainscurtainssustainsretainsstrainsbrainschainsdrainsmainspainsrains
All words ending in -AINS Counterstains: quick answers
Is COUNTERSTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. COUNTERSTAINS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is COUNTERSTAINS worth?
COUNTERSTAINS scores 15 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does counterstains mean?
counterstains is the plural of counterstain, which means “a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly”.
What words can you make with the letters in COUNTERSTAINS?
You can make 3363 shorter words from COUNTERSTAINS, such as COUNTERSTAIN, ENCRUSTATION, TRANSECTIONS, CONSTRAINTS. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of COUNTERSTAINS?
COUNTERSTAINS rearranges into ENCRUSTATIONS.