With MAIN

13 words · highest scoring is maintopmasts at 18 points

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About 12 Letter Words With MAIN

There are 13 twelve letter words containing MAIN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is maintopmasts at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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12 Letter Words With MAIN at a Glance

Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With MAIN

  • maintopmasts18
  • mainstreamed17
  • maintenanced17
  • remainderman17
  • remaindermen17
  • legerdemains16
  • mainstreamer16
  • maintainable16

12 Letter Words With MAIN Defined

maintopmastsNoun · 18 points
the second section of a sailing ship's mainmast
remainderingVerb · 16 points
dispose of (a book left unsold) at a reduced price

12 Letter Words With MAIN: Questions

How many twelve letter words containing MAIN are there?

There are 13 twelve letter words containing MAIN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing MAIN?

MAINTOPMASTS is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common twelve letter words containing MAIN?

LEGERDEMAINS, MAINTAINABLE, MAINTOPSAILS are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing MAIN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these twelve letter words containing MAIN valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.