TAINT
/teɪnt/
5-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of TAINT
noun
- A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
- A mark of disgrace, especially on one's character; blemish
verb
- To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.
- To spoil (food) by contamination.
noun
- A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect.
- An injury done to a lance in an encounter, without its being broken; also, a breaking of a lance in an encounter in a dishonorable or unscientific manner.
verb
- To damage, as a lance, without breaking it; also, to break, as a lance, but usually in an unknightly or unscientific manner.
- To hit or touch lightly, in tilting.
noun
- The perineum.
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Anagrams of TAINT
titan5
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About the word TAINT
Is "TAINT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TAINT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TAINT" worth?
In Scrabble, "TAINT" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "TAINT" mean?
A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
What are the anagrams of "TAINT"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as TAINT: TITAN.