What does DRAIN mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dreɪn/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Words With Friends score
- 7
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- flow off gradually“The rain water drains into this big vat”
- deplete of resources“The exercise class drains me of energy”
- empty of liquid; drain the liquid from“We drained the oil tank”
- make weak“Life in the camp drained him”
noun
- emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
- tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
- a pipe through which liquid is carried away
- a gradual depletion of energy or resources“a drain on resources”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
drains7
Anagrams of DRAIN
nadir6dinar6ranid6
Words inside DRAIN
27 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DRAIN a valid word in word games?
DRAIN is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DRAIN worth?
DRAIN is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DRAIN?
27 other words, including AND, IN, AN and AIR.