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Distraints
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About 2 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Uncommon · plural of distraint
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does distraints mean?
noun
the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
“Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien”
Synonymsdistress
Definitions shown for distraint, the base form of distraints.
Is DISTRAINTS 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 DISTRAINTS worth?
Scrabble
11 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 DISTRAINTS
Best shorter words top 30 of 359
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See all 359 words made from DISTRAINTS Words that end like DISTRAINTS
Common words that share the ending -AINTS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -AINTSDistraints: quick answers
Is DISTRAINTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DISTRAINTS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DISTRAINTS worth?
DISTRAINTS scores 11 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 distraints mean?
distraints is the plural of distraint, which means “the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim”.
What words can you make with the letters in DISTRAINTS?
You can make 359 shorter words from DISTRAINTS, such as DISTRAINS, DISTRAINT, TRIADISTS, DIARISTS. See the full list.