1verb
lengthen or extend in duration or space
“We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible”
01 Word definition
sustain
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is SUSTAIN a word?
Yes. SUSTAIN is a 7-letter verb. lengthen or extend in duration or space Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-U-S-T-A-I-NHow do you spell SUSTAIN?
SUSTAIN contains 7 letters, begins with S, and ends with N.
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2verb
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
“She suffered a fracture in the accident”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗prolongkeep upsufferhaveget
02 Letter breakdown
How is SUSTAIN spelled?
S1U2S3T4A5I6N7
03 Word-game status
Can you play SUSTAIN?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SUSTAIN.
How do you spell SUSTAIN?
SUSTAIN is spelled S-U-S-T-A-I-N. It contains 7 letters.