01 Word definition

strait

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is STRAIT a word?

Yes. STRAIT is a 6-letter noun. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell STRAIT?

S-T-R-A-I-T

STRAIT contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

2noun

  1. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

Synonyms
soundpassstraits
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends6points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is STRAIT spelled?

S1T2R3A4I5T6
Starts withSTRFirst 3 letters
Ends withAITLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats T
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play STRAIT?

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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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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About STRAIT.

How do you spell STRAIT?

STRAIT is spelled S-T-R-A-I-T. It contains 6 letters.