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Destains
d 2e 1s 1t 1a 1i 1n 1s 1
About 2 syllables
verb · 8 letters · Rare · third-person singular form of destain
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does destains mean?
verb
remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast
Definitions shown for destain, the base form of destains.
Is DESTAINS 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 DESTAINS worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DESTAINS
Anagrams 1
Best shorter words top 30 of 382
destain 8detains 8disnest 8disseat 8dissent 8instead 8nidates 8saidest 8sainted 8satined 8sdaines 8snidest 8stained 8asides 7daines 7daises 7dassie 7deists 7desist 7detain 7entasis 7idants 7idents 7nasties 7nidate 7sadist 7saidst 7sained 7sdaine 7sdeins 7
See all 382 words made from DESTAINS Words that end like DESTAINS
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.
containsexplainscomplainsmaintainsobtainsremainscurtainssustainsmountainsrestrainsretainsconstrainsabstainsbargainscaptainsdisdainsingrainspertainsrefrainsterrainsvillainsattainschaplainsdetains
All words ending in -AINS Destains: quick answers
Is DESTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DESTAINS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DESTAINS worth?
DESTAINS scores 9 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does destains mean?
destains is the third-person singular form of destain, which means “remove stain from (a laboratory specimen) to enhance contrast”.
What words can you make with the letters in DESTAINS?
You can make 382 shorter words from DESTAINS, such as DESTAIN, DETAINS, DISNEST, DISSEAT. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of DESTAINS?
DESTAINS rearranges into SANDIEST.