MAINTAIN
8-letter word
MAINTAIN is a valid Scrabble word
Is MAINTAIN Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — MAINTAIN has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does MAINTAIN Mean?
keep in a certain state, position, or activity
MAINTAIN Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
MAINTAIN — Word Stats
Is MAINTAIN Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — MAINTAIN scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in MAINTAIN are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is MAINTAIN Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — MAINTAIN scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why MAINTAIN scores 13 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is MAINTAIN a Wordle Word?
❌ No — MAINTAIN cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MAINTAIN has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from MAINTAIN's letters: AMAIN · AMANI · AMANT · AMATI · AMINI · AMITA
Is MAINTAIN Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — MAINTAIN is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for MAINTAIN:
M______________NM______N Is MAINTAIN Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — MAINTAIN is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within MAINTAIN's letters.
Words You Can Make From MAINTAIN
Shorter words hidden in MAINTAIN's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as MAINTAIN:
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Frequently Asked Questions About MAINTAIN
Is MAINTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MAINTAIN is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is MAINTAIN in Scrabble?
MAINTAIN scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is MAINTAIN valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. MAINTAIN is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does MAINTAIN mean?
MAINTAIN: keep in a certain state, position, or activity
Can MAINTAIN be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MAINTAIN has 8 letters.
What words can you make from MAINTAIN's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from MAINTAIN's letters. Short words like AA, AI, AM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does MAINTAIN have any anagrams?
Yes — MAINTAIN's letters can also spell: AMANITIN.
Is MAINTAIN in the dictionary?
Yes. MAINTAIN appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.