1noun
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
01 Word definition
strain
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is STRAIN a word?
Yes. STRAIN is a 6-letter noun. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-T-R-A-I-NHow do you spell STRAIN?
STRAIN contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with N.
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2noun
difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
“she endured the stresses and strains of life”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗stress
02 Letter breakdown
How is STRAIN spelled?
S1T2R3A4I5N6
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About STRAIN.
How do you spell STRAIN?
STRAIN is spelled S-T-R-A-I-N. It contains 6 letters.