With LAIN
17 words, 4 of them common · highest scoring is explains at 17 points
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About 8 Letter Words With LAIN
There are 17 eight letter words containing LAIN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is explains at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CHAPLAIN, COMPLAIN, EXPLAINS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With LAIN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With LAIN
- explains17
- chaplain15
- complain14
- villainy14
- plainful13
- plainish13
- hollaing12
- villains11
Common 8 Letter Words With LAIN
- chaplain15
- complain14
- explains17
- villains11
8 Letter Words With LAIN Defined
- chaplainNoun · 15 points
- a member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, regiment, etc.
- complainVerb · 14 points
- express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
- explainsVerb · 17 points
- make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts
- villainsNoun · 11 points
- (in a film, novel, or play) a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot
8 Letter Words With LAIN: Questions
How many eight letter words containing LAIN are there?
There are 17 eight letter words containing LAIN in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing LAIN?
EXPLAINS is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing LAIN?
CHAPLAIN, COMPLAIN, EXPLAINS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing LAIN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing LAIN 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.