REFRAIN
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɹɪˈfɹeɪn//
verb
- (transitive, archaic) To hold back, to restrain (someone or something)."Refrain thy foot from their path."
- (reflexive, archaic) To show restraint; to hold oneself back."And nowe I saye unto you: refrayne youreselves from these men, and let them alone [...]."
- (transitive, now rare) To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb.
- (intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew"Refrain from these men, and let them alone."
noun
- (by extension) A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'REFRAIN'?
The word REFRAIN is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
R1
E1
F4
R1
A1
I1
N1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'REFRAIN'?
The word REFRAIN is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
R1
E1
F4
R1
A1
I1
N2
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.